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When judges rely on a previous judicial ruling as the basis for ruling in another case, that judge is using a(n)
 
  A) precedent.
  B) mandate.
  C) opinion.
  D) referenda.
  E) initiative.

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The bias in favor of existing decisions is captured by the Latin expression
 
  A) dura lex, sed lex.
  B) voir dire.
  C) bona fide.
  D) ab ovo.
  E) stare decisis.


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Reply #1 on: Sep 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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