Lack of consumer choice

What is it called when countries build lots of weapons to store and them in case of a war?

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.

What is the difference between the idea of stare decisis and something being constitutional?