B. Influencing Factors. The Obergefell case ended in a split decision of 5-4. The justices on both sides
were very passionate about their interpretation of the case. What influences a Justice's decision? Below are
several factors. Rank them from 1-6 in how influential you think they are, with 1 being the most influential.
Then choose one factor and explain why you think it should or should not influence a justice's decision.
Public opinion about the case or law in question
Precedent (i.e., Supreme Court rulings on similar cases from the past)
Legal ideology (i.e., belief about how the law should be interpreted)
Personal beliefs or personal experiences
The mass media
Talking with other justices