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piesebel

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Congress usually receives more media coverage than the president.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What is case precedent, and why is it important to the court system?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Define case precedent.
2, Explain that case precedent is the body of prior judicial decisions establishing the judge-made law on a particular constitution or statute.
3, Evaluate how case precedent influences both state and federal judges in making case decisions.



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