Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The concept of following previous cases or precedents is known as“stare decisis” means “let the decision stand.”.
2. The power or authority to hear and decide a case is referred to as jurisdiction.
3. All primary authority is binding on courts.
4. In a criminal action, the victim is not a party in a case.
5. Federal courts may only decide cases involving a federal issue – one based on a federal Constitutional provision, a statute passed by Congress, or a federal agency regulation, the case may be heard in federal court..


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

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