What is the purpose of a supreme court opinion? (1 point) to explain to the court why it should hear the case. to explain the ruling of the court to allow litigants. to explain their legal position to the judges in writing. To ask questions of the on their legal arguments.

The purpose of a Supreme Court opinion is to explain the ruling of the court and the legal reasoning behind it to the parties involved in the case, as well as to establish legal precedent for future cases.