Why do justices use precedents in majority opinions and dissents?

a. to show that other cases with similar circumstances came to a similar decision
b. to review the main points that were originally presented in the case
c. to familiarize themselves with cases that had opposite outcomes
d. to emphasize the importance of the judicial process in making a

The correct answer is A.

A precedent is a legal case that establishes what is called "principle or rule." This principle is used by the court when deciding later cases with similar issues or facts. This is because the Courts in the U.S. legal system wish to have consistent rulings in similar cases.

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