Applying Precedents

What does the principle of stare decisis mean?

• Let the people decide

• Let the decision stand

• Stand up for justice

• Stop all future cases

When is precedent considered binding?

• When the case is politically important

• When the Court agrees it should be

• When the case is legally identical to a past decision

• When at least 5 justices vote for it

What does it mean if a case is "analogous" to a past decision?

• It is different in an important way

• It is similar in important ways

• It has no connection

• It automatically overrules the past case

What does it mean if a case is "distinguished" from a past decision?

• It is treated as identical

• It is considered unimportant

• It is different in legally significant ways

• It becomes binding precedent

Which legal principle generally requires that past precedents be followed?

• Concurring opinion

• Majority rule

• Stare decisis

• Dissenting opinion

Which of the following best defines "precedent"?

• A judge’s personal opinion

• A rule passed by Congress

• A court decision that guides future cases

• A vote by the justices

Which legal test is used to determine if student speech causes a substantial disruption to learning?

• The Lemon Test

• The Tinker Test

• The Balancing Test

• The Strict Scrutiny Test

Which phrase best matches "substantial"?

• Small and unimportant

• Major, serious, or considerable

• Temporary and minor

• Irrelevant

If student speech causes a material and substantial disruption, what can the school legally do?

• Encourage it

• Ignore it

• Prohibit it

• Reward it

Which term means "to use the legal process to force action or compensation"?

• Precedent

• Abridging

• Sues

• Forecast