The Supreme Court of the United States has the incredible responsibility of interpreting the Constitution and establishing legal principles that will
be followed as law around the country. Their decisions are not made
lightly and are influenced by a variety of factors, including amicus briefs,
the principle of stare decisis, the political ideologies of the justices, and
their judicial philosophies. Describe these factors and explain the three
different types of opinions that the Court can issue on a case. Use
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