In deciding a dispute, the court or judicial branch _____.

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The court may apply the doctrines of stare decisis (following precedents from previous cases) and res judicata (a matter already judged by a competent court) in deciding a dispute. The court does not apply laws that were enacted by a majority vote only (A) but interpret them according to the Constitution and other legal principles. Considering irrelevant statutes and unconstitutional provisions (B) would go against the purpose of deciding a dispute based on the law. Finally, the court has the authority to settle disputes (C) and has a duty to do so under the Constitution.

In Deciding a Dispute, the Court or Judicial Branch _____