Title: The Principle of Stare Decisis: Examining its Importance and Controversies in Judicial Decision-Making

Describe
the principle of stare decisis. What is stare decisis? Why is stare
decisis thought to be important? What evidence do scholars use to suggest
that stare decisis is a guiding principle, regardless of ideology? What
evidence do scholars use to claim that stare decisis only matters if
it’s compatible with a judge’s ideology? Do you think courts abide by stare
decisis? Why (not)?