Question

What is true of "stare decisis"?a. It dictates that cases such as a state court interpreting its own state’s Constitution come under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court. b. It is a law related to the transfer of property, vehicle or watercraft ownership registration, and the disposition of property after death. c. It is the principle which states that all courts are bound to follow precedent established by the U.S. Supreme Court. d. It states that the Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction to hear any case it wishes to hear.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "C": It is the principle which states that all courts are bound to follow precedent established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Explanation:

Stare decisis is a legal doctrine that enforces courts to reference previous similar historical cases in the decision-making process of ruling a new one. The case compared must have taken place under similar jurisdictions. The U.S. Supreme Court is considered as the highest court but states rely on their own Supreme Court precedent first.