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What happens after the U.S. Supreme Court justices discuss and vote on the

case?
O A. Both parties make oral arguments to the Court.
B. The justices share their written opinions on the case.
C. Both parties petition for a writ of certiorari.
D. The justices agree to review the case.

What happens after the U.S. Supreme Court justices discuss and vote on the case? O-example-1

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The correct answer is option B - The justices share their written opinions on the case.

After discussing and voting on a case, the U.S. Supreme Court justices write and share their opinions, with the majority opinion setting the precedent. Justices may also write dissenting or concurring opinions to express their agreement or disagreement with the rationale behind the decision.

Should the Chief Justice be in the minority, the most senior justice in the majority assigns the task. The justice assigned to write the opinion drafts a document that both states the decision and sets forth the reasoning behind it, often including references to precedent and the legal principles applied.

Justices who disagree with the majority may write dissenting opinions, explaining their rationale and pointing out what they consider to be errors in the majority's reasoning. At times, justices may agree with the majority decision but not its reasoning, leading them to craft concurring opinions that express their individual views and legal reasoning.

The release of these opinions is vital as it establishes a precedent for future cases. Moreover, these documents give insight into the interpretations and thoughts of the justices regarding the complex legal questions before them.

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Answer: B. The justices share their written opinions on the case.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the time comes for the Justices to decide on the case, they will discuss it by stating their opinions on the case in descending order first from the Chief Justice and then from the most senior Justice to the least.

They will then vote on the case and then the Chief Justice or the most senior Justice on the majority side of the case will assign a justice to write the opinion of the court. The dissenting side can also do the same.

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