Question

Using precedents to decide law cases means _____.

following decisions made by earlier judges in order to ensure that the law is applied equally to all

judging a case based upon the status of the defendant's ancestors

that earlier court decisions are more important than recent ones, because they precede the newer ones

that the laws have been established by preceding judges and can no longer be modified or adjusted.

Answer 1

A precedent is a legal decision made earlier that allows the judge to make a ruling. It isn't that earlier cases are "more important" necessarily; it just gives the judge guidelines.

Answer 2

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