Which of the following best describes the principle of stare decisis?
a. to base rulings on precedent
b. to stand behind one's decision
c. to be a friend of the court
d. to request records from a lower court
a. to base rulings on precedent
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What will be an ideal response?
One study in March 2016 estimated that Donald Trump had received ______ in free media coverage.
a. $1 million b. $500 million c. $2 billion d. $5 billion
Which group's share of the total vote in Texas in 2016 overrepresented its percentage of the total Texas population?
A. Non-Hispanic whites B. Hispanics C. African Americans D. Asian Americans
Which of the following is true of public policy?
a. It includes actions, behaviors, and outcomes of the government. b. It rarely comes as a result of court actions. c. It is defined and implemented by the public. d. It includes single legislative acts that are short fixes.