When it comes to periodization, which of the following events is the best example of a turning point? a. industrialization in the 19th century b. the sinking of the uss maine c. racial tensions after the civil war d. post-world war ll population growth

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".