Question
"obergefell v. hodges" "applying these established tenets..." use the excerpt from the Supreme Court majority opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, written by justice kennedy, to answer the question.
which element in the excerpt suggests that stare decisis, or court precedent, was consulted?
which element in the excerpt suggests that stare decisis, or court precedent, was consulted?
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In the majority opinion of *Obergefell v. Hodges*, Justice Kennedy refers to previous Supreme Court cases and decisions as foundational to the ruling. A specific element that suggests stare decisis was consulted is the language that invokes earlier decisions that have established principles related to marriage, liberty, and equality. For example, mentions of past cases that affirm the rights of individuals or support the notion of marriage as a fundamental right demonstrate the reliance on court precedent.
If you have a specific excerpt in mind, I could point out the specific phrasing or references that indicate this reliance on established legal tenets or precedent.
If you have a specific excerpt in mind, I could point out the specific phrasing or references that indicate this reliance on established legal tenets or precedent.