In 2002, Justice David Souter Wrote a 34-Page Dissent That

Multiple Choice

In 2002, Justice David Souter wrote a 34-page dissent that 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 one?

A) It might help justices clarify their arguments for a more knowledgeable public.
B) It might help justices convince a swing justice to join their side on the next round of cases dealing with a similar topic.
C) It might 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.