What is case precedent, and why is it important to the court system?
What will be an ideal response?
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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Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the government's authority to ban guns?
a. First b. Second c. Fourth d. Fifth
If Congress disagrees with a decision of the Supreme Court concerning the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, it can
A) ignore the decision. B) propose an amendment to the Constitution that would negate the Court's ruling. C) request that the president veto the decision. D) pass a new law that would negate the Court's ruling. E) do nothing because the court has the final say.