Precedents, under the doctrine of Stare decisis (Latin: Stare decisis et non quieta movere), which means "maintain what has been decided."
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
In most cases, supreme courts are final appellate courts.
the ruling of state supreme courts are always the final judgment on a matter.
The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch of government. The "inferior" courts in this branch are:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
state supreme courts
Precedents
According to the California Supreme Court Historical Society, the California Supreme Court has been the "most cited and followed" state supreme court since 1940.
the elements of a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court must be followed by the lower courts.
A United States Supreme Court decision is mandatory on all lower federal courts. That includes federal courts of appeal and federal district courts.
Yes, that is why the court is "supreme."
A. Court of Claims B. Supreme Courts C. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals D. Tax Court Answer: D)Tax Court
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
Binding Precedent is a judgement that must be followed. The Supreme Court is not bound by any other court or it's own previous judgements. However in European matters it is bound by the EU court.
U.S. District Courts U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court Appellate Courts Trial Courts Lower Courts
In most cases, supreme courts are final appellate courts.
In both the state and federal court systems, courts of appeals and supreme courts are those that have appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts).
All courts: state (Superior, Municipal and Small Claims; Appellate and State Supreme), Federal Courts (District, Circuit Courts of Appeal, Federal Supreme Courts), and Administrative Courts (Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Social Security, Etc.)