which of the following best explains reason justices use precedents in majority opinions and dissents

Question

to review the main points that were origionally presented in the case
to familiarize themselves with cases that had opposite outcomes
to show that other cases with similar circumstances came to a similar decision
to emphasize the importance of the judical process in making a decision

Answer 1

The most appropriate explanation for why justices use precedents in majority opinions and dissents is: to show that other cases with similar circumstances came to a similar decision.