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The doctrine of ____ requires lower courts to follow established case law.
A
Monroe
B
Truman
C
tactical
D
stare decisis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stare decisis is also known as the concept of precedent, which means the decision taken by the higher courts shall be followed/binding on the lower courts, which stands as a precedent to the lower courts. This gives the law finality and maintains consistency and permanence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The doctrine of stare decisis refers to the rule in which the court would follow previous judicial decisions in future instances. As a result, when the same questions or arguments are addressed in later instances, the court will follow the findings of previous cases.

Detailed explanation-3: -The doctrine of Stare Decisis means that courts refer to the previous, similar legal issues to guide their decisions. Such previous decisions that courts refer to are known as “precedents”. Precedents are legal principles or rules that are created by the decisions given by courts.

Detailed explanation-4: -(defining vertical stare decisis as the doctrine that a court must strictly follow the decisions handed down by higher courts within the same jurisdiction ). The doctrine of stare decisis in American jurisprudence has its roots in eighteenth-century English common law.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stare Decisis is a Latin term which signifies To stand by decided cases or to uphold precedents or to maintain former adjudications. In India, the doctrine of stare decisis has been adopted through Article 141 of the Constitution, which declares that decisions of higher court are binding on subordinate courts.

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