Should U.S. courts, and particularly the United States Supreme Court, look to other nations’ laws for guidance when deciding important issues—including those involving rights granted by the Constitution? If so, what impact might doing so have on their decisions? Explain.

As noted in the text, the United States Supreme Court interprets and gives meaning to the rights provided in the U.S. Constitution. Determining the appropriate balance of rights and protections stemming from the Constitution is not an easy task, especially because society’s perceptions and needs change over time. The justices on the Supreme Court are noticeably influenced by the opinions and beliefs of U.S. citizens.