Legal Precedent and How Past Rulings Guide New Cases

Appellate Courts, the Supreme Court, and Constitutional Law

5th Grade·Social Studies·US-AR-SS

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Explain the principle of legal precedent (stare decisis) in creating stability and predictability in law.

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Appellate Courts, the Supreme Court, and Constitutional Law

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-AR-SS

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Explain how appeals courts and the Supreme Court interpret laws, exercise judicial review, establish legal precedent, and protect constitutional rights.

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C.1.3.2Arkansas Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify powers of government officials in the three branches of government ● Legislative branch makes laws ● Executive branch enforces laws ● Judicial branch interprets laws