48. (p. 459) Precedent, while not an absolute constraint on the courts, is needed to A. preserve the courts as a counter majoritarian institution. B. maintain legal consistency over time, so confusion and uncertainty about the law can be avoided. C. check the president in the area of public law. D. balance the policy making authority of Congress. E. check the president in the area of foreign policy.

48. (p. 459) Precedent, while not an absolute constraint on the courts, is needed to
A. preserve the courts as a counter majoritarian institution.
B. maintain legal consistency over time, so confusion and uncertainty about the law can be avoided.
C. check the president in the area of public law.
D. balance the policy making authority of Congress.
E. check the president in the area of foreign policy.

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