Social Studies

Elianna Meza

5 August, 10:12

Which scenario describes a federal court going against the principle of precedent?

A) A state Supreme Court overturns a defendant's conviction on the grounds that the judge for his first trial demonstrated a bias against him.

B) A defendant convicted of a federal crime appeals to the Supreme Court, but his request is denied.

C) A federal judge rules that newspapers may be censored during an emergency despite earlier courts declaring this practice unconstitutional.

D) A court rules that a state is allowed to racially segregate restrooms because earlier courts ruled in favor of segregated buses.