How does the Supreme Court's status as a collegial court affect case deliberations?
A.) Deliberations involve compromise and negotiation, since all nine members serve as equals
B.) One justice can easily dominate deliberations
C.) One ideological faction can easily dominate deliberations
D.) Deliberations are friendly and devoid of conflict, even though some justices enjoy seniority
Ans: A.) Deliberations involve compromise and negotiation, since all nine members serve as equals
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