Question

During his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Roe v. Wade (1973) "is the settled law of the land." This statement suggests that in a case that challenges the constitutionality of legislation restricting privacy and reproductive rights, which of the following should be a key factor in the court’s ruling?
a. Briefs submitted by interested parties
b. Contemporary societal norms
c. The consensus of the other justices
d. Reliance on legal precedent

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option D

d. Reliance on legal precedent

Explanation:

This implies that the rule of law applied to a previous case that is similar to the current should be applied now to resolve the case.