Questions: Stare decisis means to
Multiple Choice
be both firm and fair in judicial decision-making
enforce a standard of strict liability
adhere to decided cases
examine the likely outcome of a particular judicial decision
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Multiple Choice
be both firm and fair in judicial decision-making
enforce a standard of strict liability
adhere to decided cases
examine the likely outcome of a particular judicial decision
Solution
Answer
The answer is adhere to decided cases.
Explanation
Option 1: be both firm and fair in judicial decision-making
This option describes a general principle of judicial conduct but does not capture the specific meaning of "stare decisis."
Option 2: enforce a standard of strict liability
Strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for their actions regardless of fault or intent. It is unrelated to the concept of stare decisis.
Option 3: adhere to decided cases
Stare decisis is a legal principle that means "to stand by things decided" in Latin. It refers to the practice of courts to follow the precedents set by previous decisions. This is the correct definition of stare decisis.
Option 4: examine the likely outcome of a particular judicial decision
This option describes a predictive analysis of judicial decisions, which is not the definition of stare decisis.