Question

Which element in the excerpt suggests that stare decisis, or court precedent, was consulted? (1 point) the reference to earlier, lower court decisions the reference to past cases that ruled on the topic of marriage the discussion of various constitutional principles the discussion of specific claims and evidence from earlier cases

Answer 1

The element in the excerpt that suggests that stare decisis, or court precedent, was consulted is the reference to past cases that ruled on the topic of marriage. This indicates that the court is considering established rulings in its decision-making process.