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What is the significance of appellate decisions, including those made by the Supreme Court, in the legal system?
What is the significance of appellate decisions, including those made by the Supreme Court, in the legal system?
They carry the weight of law and must be followed by lower courts within their jurisdiction in future cases.
What is the term used to describe a legal decision that must be applied in future cases involving substantially similar facts and law?
What is the term used to describe a legal decision that must be applied in future cases involving substantially similar facts and law?
Precedent.
What is the legal doctrine that requires courts to follow precedents in subsequent cases?
What is the legal doctrine that requires courts to follow precedents in subsequent cases?
Stare decisis.
What is the key difference between common law and statutory law?
What is the key difference between common law and statutory law?
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What is an example of a common law requirement established by a Supreme Court ruling?
What is an example of a common law requirement established by a Supreme Court ruling?
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What is an example of a statutory law that impacts voting rights?
What is an example of a statutory law that impacts voting rights?
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What is the primary reason lower courts must follow appellate court decisions within their jurisdiction?
What is the primary reason lower courts must follow appellate court decisions within their jurisdiction?
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