2.9 Fast and the Curious

What does the principle of stare decisis promote in the legal system?

• Stability and predictability

• Complete disregard for precedents

• Inconsistency and unpredictability

• Rapid changes in law

What is the role of ideology in the decision-making of Supreme Court justices?

• It makes them disregard the principle of stare decisis

• It has no impact on their decisions

• It influences their interpretation of the law

• It forces them to always follow precedents

How can changes in the composition of the Supreme Court affect its decisions?

• They have no effect on the Court's decisions

• They ensure the Court always follows precedents

• They can lead to shifts in the Court's interpretation of the law

• They make the Court more predictable

What is a precedent in legal terms?

• A new law created by Congress

• A decision made by a jury

• A legal decision that serves as a guide for future cases

• A suggestion made by a lawyer

What is the process by which the President nominates individuals to the Supreme Court called?

• Presidential appointment

• Judicial review

• Senate confirmation

• Judicial nomination

What does the term 'overrule' mean in a legal context?

• To ignore a legal decision

• To delay a legal decision

• To overturn a previous legal decision

• To support a previous decision

How does the Supreme Court generally view its role in relation to precedents?

• As one of creating new laws

• As one of upending the law

• As one of ignoring previous decisions

• As one of interpreting and refining the law

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

• It upheld the 'separate but equal' doctrine

• It was unrelated to educational equality

• It overruled the 'separate but equal' doctrine

• It had no impact on educational facilities

How do lower courts handle conflicting precedents from different levels of the judiciary?

• They follow the precedents of higher courts within their jurisdiction

• They ignore higher court precedents

• They always follow the most recent precedent

• They create their own precedents

What is the main challenge courts face when balancing stare decisis with new legal issues?

• Ignoring societal values

• Avoiding any changes to the law

• Adapting to changing circumstances while maintaining stability

• Ensuring complete consistency