Why do justices draft concurring opinions?

A.) they disagree with the majority decision of the court
B.) they agree with the actual decision but disagree with some of the legal arguments or conclusions reached in the majority opinion
C.) they disagree with the dissenting opinion and feel they need to express their concerns
D.) they initially voted with the majority but changed their mind after it was too late to alter the final decision


Ans: B.) they agree with the actual decision but disagree with some of the legal arguments or conclusions reached in the majority opinion

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