#1
Which term refers to a legal decision or ruling that serves as an authoritative example for resolving subsequent cases involving similar legal issues?
#2
What is the Latin term commonly used to refer to legal precedents?
#3
What is the term for a judge's written explanation of a decision in a case?
#4
What term refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide a case?
#5
In the legal context, what does 'stare decisis' mean?
#6
Which of the following is not a factor that can influence a judge's decision to depart from precedent?
#7
What term describes the situation when a judge decides a case based on personal preferences rather than legal principles or precedents?
#8
Which of the following countries does not primarily use the common law system?
#9
What term refers to a court decision that is made by a higher court and must be followed by lower courts in the same jurisdiction?
#10
In the context of legal systems, what is the term for a precedent that is no longer considered valid or relevant?
#11
Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
#12
Which legal doctrine allows judges to depart from precedent if they believe the previous decision was wrongly decided or is no longer applicable?
#13