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how are precedents used in majority opinions and dissents?
a. to write a thorough summary of a case by delineating all the facts and circumstances surrounding the case
b. to retry defendants of a case by looking for a different angle in which to incriminate them
c. to review the decisions of lower courts on the same case, and to then either refute or support those previous decisions
d. to support an argument by showing that because other courts have made similar decisions, the decision in the current case must be logical

Explanation:

Precedents are legal - case examples used to build an argument. In majority opinions and dissents, they are cited to show that a decision is in line with past similar decisions, thus making the current - case decision seem logical.

Answer:

D. To support an argument by showing that because other courts have made similar decisions, the decision in the current case must be logical