In 2002, Justice David Souter Wrote a 34-Page Dissent That

question 142

Multiple Choice

In 2002, Justice David Souter wrote a 34-page dissent that upheld the use of government-funded school vouchers to pay for parochial school tuition. Why might Supreme Court justices decide to write a long, dissenting opinion such as this one?

• A)It might help justices clarify their arguments for a more knowledgeable public.
• B)It might help justices convince a swing justice to join their side on the next round of cases dealing with a similar topic.
• C)It might help justices deal with any confusion they might have about the facts of a case.
• D)It will allow justices to craft a superior legal argument.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-developmental Perspective

An approach to understanding human psychological development by examining how people perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world over time.

Moral Problems

Issues that involve judgments about what is right and wrong, good and bad, typically pertaining to actions and their consequences on individuals and society.

Justice And Fairness

The moral principles governing equity, impartiality, and the fair treatment of individuals within society.

Piagetian Tasks

Cognitive tasks developed by Jean Piaget used to assess stages of children’s cognitive development in areas such as logical thinking, conservation, and perspective taking.