Precedent refers to a previously decided case that other courts may use as guidance. It serves as a legal authority in the decision-making process of future cases. It is not a rule passed by Congress (A), a person's right (B), the ability to review constitutionality (D), or original intent (E).

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What Is Precedent

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What is precedent?

A) a rule passed by Congress that the courts must follow
B) a person's right to bring a case to the judicial system
C) a previously decided case that other courts use as a guide
D) the ability to review the constitutionality of laws
E) the original intent of the Founders

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