The Legal Principle of Stare Decisis Refers To

The legal principle of stare decisis refers to:

A) a president's legal duty to enforce a Supreme Court ruling
B) the informal rule that four justices must agree to hear a case for it to be granted cert by the Court
C) a state's ability to ignore a Supreme Court decision when it conflicts with the state's own constitution
D) the requirement that lower courts abide by the dictates of the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure stability in the law