Question

Which element in the excerpt suggests that stare decisis, or court precedent, was consulted?
(1 point)

the discussion of various constitutional principles

the reference to past cases that ruled on the topic of marriage

the discussion of specific claims and evidence from earlier cases

the reference to earlier, lower court decisions

Answer 1

the reference to past cases that ruled on the topic of marriage

Stare decisis means relying on prior judicial decisions, so citing past cases on marriage shows that precedent was consulted.