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Judicial Decision-Making and Precedents Quiz

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Which of the following best describes judicial precedent?

A decision made by a judge in a past case that serves as a guide for future cases.

Explanation

Guiding past decision for future cases.

Which legal system heavily relies on the use of judicial precedents?

Common law system

Explanation

Common law heavily relies on precedents.

What is the term for a precedent that is not binding but may be considered persuasive by a court?

Persuasive precedent

Explanation

Not binding but persuasive.

Which of the following legal systems does not rely on judicial precedent?

Civil law system

Explanation

Civil law system does not rely on precedent.

What is the Latin term for 'let the decision stand' often used to describe the doctrine of precedent?

Stare decisis

Explanation

Latin for 'let the decision stand'.

Which of the following is NOT a type of precedent recognized in common law systems?

Original precedent

Explanation

Not a recognized type in common law systems.

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established judicial review in the US.

In which country is the concept of stare decisis most commonly associated?

United Kingdom

Explanation

Commonly associated with the UK.

In a legal context, what does it mean if a precedent is 'distinguished'?

It is used as a basis for a different outcome due to differences in facts or legal principles.

Explanation

Basis for different outcome due to differences.

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What is the term used to describe a situation where a court overturns a precedent?

Overruling

Explanation

Overturning a precedent.

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What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to refuse to apply a precedent that it deems incorrect or outdated?

Judicial discretion

Explanation

Court's refusal to apply incorrect or outdated precedent.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining whether to follow a precedent?

The political affiliation of the judges involved in the precedent

Explanation

Not a considered factor.

Judicial Decision-Making and Precedents Quiz

Which of the following best describes judicial precedent?

Which legal system heavily relies on the use of judicial precedents?

What is the term for a precedent that is not binding but may be considered persuasive by a court?

Which of the following legal systems does not rely on judicial precedent?

What is the Latin term for 'let the decision stand' often used to describe the doctrine of precedent?

Which of the following is NOT a type of precedent recognized in common law systems?

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

In which country is the concept of stare decisis most commonly associated?

In a legal context, what does it mean if a precedent is 'distinguished'?

What is the term used to describe a situation where a court overturns a precedent?

What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to refuse to apply a precedent that it deems incorrect or outdated?

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining whether to follow a precedent?

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