Lower-court judges can rely on a variety of tactics to avoid implementing Supreme Court decisions. Which of the following is a tactic used by the lower federal courts?

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Lower federal courts can apply Supreme Court decisions as narrowly as possible, meaning they only apply the decision to the specific facts of the case rather than extending it to similar situations. This is one tactic that allows them to avoid full implementation of a Supreme Court decision.

Lower-Court Judges Can Rely on a Variety of Tactics to Avoid