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Why is the principle of stare decisis central to Supreme Court decisions?(1 point)
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It protects individual rights.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It overrides earlier precedents.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It protects individual rights.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It overrides earlier precedents.
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The principle of stare decisis is central to Supreme Court decisions primarily because **it guides judges to follow court precedent**. This ensures consistency and stability in the law, as it obligates courts to adhere to established rulings in similar cases unless there is a compelling reason to overturn them.