Judicial Decision-Making and Precedents Quiz Explore precedent law with our quiz. From 'stare decisis' to legal philosophies, assess your understanding of judicial decision-making. Take the quiz now!
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A decision made by a judge in a current case.
A decision made by a judge in a past case that serves as a guide for future cases.
A decision made by a jury in a current case.
A decision made by a legislative body.
#2
Civil law system
Common law system
Religious law system
Mixed legal system
#3
Persuasive precedent
Advisory precedent
Non-binding precedent
Secondary precedent
#4
Common law system
Civil law system
Religious law system
Mixed legal system
#5
Stare decisis
Res judicata
Habeas corpus
Voir dire
#6
Binding precedent
Persuasive precedent
Original precedent
Precedent sub silentio
#7
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#8
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
#9
It is declared invalid.
It is used as a basis for a different outcome due to differences in facts or legal principles.
It is applied without any modification.
It is overturned by a higher court.
#10
Reversal
Remand
Overruling
Recusal
#11
Judicial discretion
Judicial activism
Judicial restraint
Judicial defiance
#12
The age of the precedent
The jurisdiction in which the precedent was established
The social or technological changes since the precedent was set
The political affiliation of the judges involved in the precedent
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