Which phrase BEST expresses Great Britain's purpose in taking control of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam? A.
To spread religious ideas
B.
To gain economic control
C.
To introduce cultural practices
D.
To ensure democratic government

china has confucianism thats everywhere in asia but it isn't really a religion.  

is it multiple choice

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".