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AP US Government
Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.9
Unit 2 – Branches of Government
2.9 Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
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What does the principle of stare decisis refer to in the legal system?
The process by which the President of the United States nominates individuals to fill federal court vacancies
The act of a higher court overturning a previous legal decision made by a lower court
The principle that courts should follow precedents set by earlier, similar cases
A set of beliefs, values, and principles that shape an individual's perspective and decision-making
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AP US Government - 2.9 Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
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