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If a judge stands by past decisions, that judge is relying upon the principle of
 
  A) equity.
  B) stare decisis.
  C) certiorari.
  D) statutory law.
  E) amicus curiae.

Question 2

Common law
 
  A) had its beginnings in twelfth-century medieval England.
  B) is often based on custom and precedent.
  C) is judge-made law.
  D) all of the above.
  E) has no use in our society today.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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