In common law, the decision in a particular case becomes a potential basis, or ________, for deciding the outcomes of similar cases in the future.

A. ordinance
B. precedent
C. penal code
D. stare decisis


Answer: B

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Rawls believes that government power/public institutions can assist in overcoming inequality and create a stable, well-ordered society.

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The case of In re Winship resulted in the standard of:

a. beyond a reasonable doubt. b. clear and convincing evidence. c. a preponderance of evidence. d. the weight of the evidence.

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In the federal system, the Victim and Witness Protection Act permit the ________ to add restitution to a sentence of incarceration

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Analysis of data collected by someone other than the researcher is known as ______.

A. feminist research B. ineffective research C. secondary analysis D. none of the these

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