Multiple Choice
In 2002,Justice David Souter wrote a 34-page dissent,which upheld the use of government-funded school vouchers to pay for parochial school tuition.Why might Supreme Court justices decide to write a long,dissenting opinion such as this?
A) It might help justices clarify their arguments for a more knowledgeable public.
B) It might help them convince a swing justice to join their side on the next round of cases dealing with a similar topic.
C) It may help justices deal with any confusion they might have about the facts of a case.
D) It will allow justices to craft a superior legal argument.
E) Justices can ensure greater respect from their colleagues.
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