For which of the following would stare decisis serve as a guiding principle?

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Stare decisis is the principle that decisions made by higher courts set a precedent that must be followed by lower courts in similar cases. As an appeal court judge, the principle of stare decisis would guide decision-making. Social scientists are not directly involved in legal decision-making, and police officers and appellants do not have the authority to set legal precedent.

For Which of the Following Would Stare Decisis Serve as a Guiding