When a state supreme court issues a binding ruling on a matter of law, who must follow the precedent set by the state supreme court?
A) The United States Supreme Court
B) The U.S. Congress
C) State legislatures
D) Lower courts within the same state
E) All lower courts in the United States

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Lower courts within the same state must follow the precedent set by the state supreme court. This is because the state supreme court's decisions are binding on all lower state courts, ensuring consistency and predictability in the application of the state's laws.

When a State Supreme Court Issues a Binding Ruling on a Matter