The answer is A. French, hope I helped, let me know if it's right.
Writing opinions helps judges think through complex issues forcing the judge to carefully consider the reasons for the judgement rendered. Judges also take pride in their decisions and want affirmation that they are correct, however it doesn't always happen. Hope this helped!
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<span>Articles of Confederation, 1777–1781. The Articles of Confederation
served as the written document that established the functions of the
national government of the United States after it declared independence
from Great Britain.</span>
It blocked other people from coming in to the land