Question

What are the main purposes of the Supreme Court's written majority opinions? Select the two correct answers.
A. to persuade the audience
B. to primarily inform lawyers
C. to establish precedent
D. to rewrite history
E. to entertain other judges

Answer 1

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

A. to persuade the audience
C. to establish precedent

These opinions serve to justify the Court's decisions and reasonings while also providing guidance for future cases.