Question

which of the following is the best example of stare decisis? an attorney argues that an employer broke a contract by firing the client without severance pay. an attorney argues that an unlawful environmental regulation forced her client from her property. the government is being sued for unlawful discrimination by someone who claims to have been targeted because of his or her race. the supreme court overturns a state law that restricts handgun ownership stating that it conflicts with district of columbia v. heller.

Explanation:

Stare decisis is the principle of following precedent. Columbia v. Heller is a Supreme - Court case where the Court overturned a state law. This is an example of stare decisis as the Supreme Court's decision sets a precedent for similar cases. The other scenarios are about legal claims (employment - related, discrimination) rather than setting or following precedent.

Answer:

The Supreme Court overturns a state law that restricts handgun ownership stating that it conflicts with District of Columbia v. Heller.