The principle of _______, or the maxim that a judge is bound by prior decisions, is the basis for the common law.
A) corpus juris
B) precedent
C) strict construction
D) deference to statutes

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The principle of precedent, also known as stare decisis, is the basis for the common law system, where past judicial decisions are used as a guide for deciding future cases of a similar nature.

The Principle of _______, or the Maxim That a Judge