The principle of stare decisis, a Latin phrase that means "let the decision stand," is the basis of the modern legal concept of
A. code law.
B. jury trials.
C. the primacy of common law.
D. precedent.
E. judicial statute.
Answer: D
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a. A Russian environmental protection agency was created only after the fall of communism b. Russia has a single agency that is responsible for both the use of resources and environmental protection. c. Russia ratified the Kyoto Accords. d. The proportion of global carbon emissions from Russia exceeds its relative share of global GDP. e. Russia makes little use of renewable energy sources.
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