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What is the term for the practice of looking back at a previous decision as guidance for solving a case?
What is the term for the practice of looking back at a previous decision as guidance for solving a case?
- Precedence (correct)
- Precedentation
- Precedent
- Preceding
What did the Magna Carta establish regarding taxation?
What did the Magna Carta establish regarding taxation?
- It required permission from the nobility and rich merchants for any tax increase. (correct)
- It allowed the king to increase taxes without any permission.
- It imposed heavy taxes on the poor and the Church.
- It abolished all taxes for the nobility and rich merchants.
What did the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 demonstrate?
What did the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 demonstrate?
- Peasants were seeking higher taxes.
- Peasants were capable of political organization. (correct)
- Peasants were content with their situation.
- Peasants were powerless against the nobles.
What was the main purpose of the juries in the Common Law system?
What was the main purpose of the juries in the Common Law system?
What did the concept of Habeas Corpus introduce?
What did the concept of Habeas Corpus introduce?
What was the primary concern of some early rulers of England in the 11th century?
What was the primary concern of some early rulers of England in the 11th century?
What was one of the consequences of the hands-off attitude of early English rulers towards the country?
What was one of the consequences of the hands-off attitude of early English rulers towards the country?
Who secured England for his own after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Who secured England for his own after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
What was a significant issue concerning the courts in England after the Battle of Hastings?
What was a significant issue concerning the courts in England after the Battle of Hastings?
What did Richard the Lionheart do to finance his wars in France?
What did Richard the Lionheart do to finance his wars in France?
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