When judges rely on a previous judicial ruling as the basis for ...

[B]

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.

Question 2

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.

[mammy1697]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E

[B]

Gracias!

[kjohnson]

Excellent