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What is the main function of Stare Decisis in law?
What is the main function of Stare Decisis in law?
- Provides division of power
- Ensures certainty, predictability, and stability in the law (correct)
- Creates multiple courts of appeal
- Grants certiorari in court cases
In terms of Exclusive Jurisdiction, what happens if the states have exclusive jurisdiction?
In terms of Exclusive Jurisdiction, what happens if the states have exclusive jurisdiction?
- Federal government cannot regulate in that area (correct)
- There is no power to legislate at all
- Federal government takes over completely
- States must share power with the federal government
What is the role of Precedent in legal decisions?
What is the role of Precedent in legal decisions?
- Divides power between federal and state governments
- Grants certiorari in court cases
- Allows for multiple courts of appeal
- Ensures that decisions are binding on future courts (correct)
How does Concurrent Jurisdiction differ from Exclusive Jurisdiction?
How does Concurrent Jurisdiction differ from Exclusive Jurisdiction?
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What is one of the powers delegated to Congress by the Constitution?
What is one of the powers delegated to Congress by the Constitution?
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What is the definition of Mens Rea in criminal law?
What is the definition of Mens Rea in criminal law?
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What is Actus Reus in relation to criminal law?
What is Actus Reus in relation to criminal law?
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What is one of the goals of modern criminal law regarding rape?
What is one of the goals of modern criminal law regarding rape?
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