Question

What are the main purposes of the Supreme Court’s written majority opinions? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

to rewrite history
to rewrite history

to establish precedent
to establish precedent

to entertain other judges
to entertain other judges

to persuade the audience
to persuade the audience

to primarily inform lawyers

Answer 1

The main purposes of the Supreme Court’s written majority opinions are:

1. **to establish precedent**
2. **to persuade the audience**

These opinions help set legal standards for future cases and explain the Court's reasoning to the public and lower courts.