A) Why is the principle of stare decisis central to Supreme Court decisions? (1 point)

Question

It overrides earlier precedents.
It guides judges to follow court precedent.
It rules laws unconstitutional.
It protects individual rights.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: It guides judges to follow court precedent.

The principle of stare decisis encourages consistency and predictability in the law by requiring courts to follow established precedents set by previous court decisions.