The legal doctrine that requires justices to follow precedents set before them is called ______.

a. amicus curiae
b. corpus juris
c. stare decisis
d. habeas corpus


c. stare decisis

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What will be an ideal response?

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What actions taken by George Washington gave his presidency added significance?

a. His political ambitions greatly expanded the powers of the presidency. b. His early actions served to establish important precedents that greatly increased the legitimacy of the office. c. His military leadership as president was critical during the War of 1812. d. His ambitions set up an early struggle between Congress and the presidency.

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Who was the first Texas governor to be elected to three consecutive four-year terms?

A. George W. Bush B. Rick Perry C. Dolph Briscoe D. Bill Clements

Political Science

A sample that adequately reflects population characteristics is

A) impossible in psychological research. B) a representative sample. C) a reflective sample. D) an ad hoc sample.

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