a. to encourage cooperation between communist and
noncommunist states
o
b. to punish germany for starting the war and committing war
crimes
o
c. to prevent the united states from expanding its influence over
europe
o
d. to rebuild western european countries devastated by world war il

Which statement best explains why a supreme court opinion is a seminal document? an opinion can become quite lengthy, which makes it a seminal document. supreme court documents are the only seminal documents in the united states. an opinion may create major changes in the laws or policies of the united states. generally speaking, a supreme court opinion reflects the feelings of all americans.