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The Warren Court

Question 2 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which is the correct definition of legal precedent?

Answer
A
an unconstitutional law
B
an earlier court decision
C
agreement among all justices

Explanation

Legal precedent is a rule or principle established by an earlier court decision that can guide later cases with similar facts. An unconstitutional law is a law that conflicts with the Constitution, and agreement among all justices is a unanimous decision, so neither defines precedent.

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