One importance of dissenting opinions by Supreme Court justices is that they
a. give citizens access to the exchange of views that led to a decision.
b. characterize the chaotic nature of the judiciary.
c. establish precedents that lower courts are required to follow.
d. give less weight to the majority opinion.
e. provide supporting arguments for future appeals in the case.
ANS: A
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