Question
Which scenario describes a federal court going against the principle of
precedent?
O A. A judge in a U.S. court of appeals overturns a defendant's
conviction on the grounds that evidence used in the case was
illegally obtained
B. A federal judge finds a criminal defendant not guilty because she
believes his case should have been tried in a state court.
c. A defendant who violated a federal law argues that he should not
be convicted because the law is unconstitutional.
• D. The Supreme Court rules that companies must pay men and
women equal wages despite earlier court rulings allowing wage
differences.
Answer
D. The Supreme Court rules that companies must pay men and women equal wages despite earlier court rulings allowing wage differences.