How does stare decisis affect decisions made by the Supreme Court? Question 4 options:

It forces the Court to explain, in writing, the legal justifications and reasoning behind its decisions.

It leads the Court to tend to follow precedent so that the law remains consistent and predictable.

It allows the Court to choose to hear only those cases that involve key constitutional questions.

It prevents the Court from implementing or executing the law and limits its power to interpreting the law.

Question 5 (1 point)
How are a concurring opinion and a dissenting opinion on a Supreme Court case different?

Question 5 options:

A concurring opinion agrees with the majority opinion; a dissenting opinion disagrees with it.

A concurring opinion can be written by any Supreme Court justice; a dissenting opinion can only be written by the chief justice.

A concurring opinion is delivered before the Court’s ruling is announced; a dissenting opinion is delivered after.

A concurring opinion is an oral statement given in the Supreme Court; a dissenting opinion is a written statement.