In the space below, write a 250-word analysis of the concept of precedent and how it has impacted the outcome of a criminal case in your community. Develop an argument to support your position, as if you were a lawyer involved in the case. Support your position with relevant criminal statutes and precedents applied in the case.

Amember of congress who wants to act on what the majority of his or her constituency thinks on a particular issue would be advised to respond to which of the following indicators? a. letters from constituents b. the editorial positions of newspapers in the constituency c. public demonstrations by constituents d. a poll based on a random sample of constituents e. the number of yard signs on major streets