Question
Why is the principle of stare decisis central to Supreme Court decisions?(1 point)
Responses
It overrides earlier precedents.
It overrides earlier precedents.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It protects individual rights.
Responses
It overrides earlier precedents.
It overrides earlier precedents.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It protects individual rights.
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The principle of stare decisis is central to Supreme Court decisions because **it guides judges to follow court precedent**. This principle promotes stability and consistency in the law by ensuring that similar cases are resolved in a uniform manner based on prior rulings.