When judges follow the decisions of past judges and respect judicial precedent, they are adhering to which practice?
A) ad hoc
B) stare decisis
C) amicus curiae
D) ex ante
Answer: B) stare decisis
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Larger economic entities typically fare better than smaller ones in the modem world economy
a. because demand for export is more stable than domestic demand. b. although autarky is still a decent option for many entities. c. because import demand is more stable than export demand. d. because small economies can often be overwhelmed by forces beyond the control of their leaders.
Which of the following is true of the variants of the realist paradigm?
a. "Defensive realists" tend to stress power as the dominant state goal. b. "Soft realists" would include the maintenance of international order among state goals. c. Classical realists take more of a scientific than humanistic approach to world politics. d. Neorealists tend to reject the use of the natural sciences as a model for studying systems. e. "Offensive realists" tend to stress security as a dominant state goal.
Strong, community-oriented neighborhoods have weakened in recent decades, and some areas have disappeared altogether
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.