Which one of the following lists accurately describes the order of activities of the Supreme Court justices?

A) Certiorari, Oral Arguments, Deliberation, Opinion Writing, Dissent Writing
B) Oral Arguments, Certiorari, Deliberation, Dissent Writing, Opinion Writing
C) Opinion Writing, Dissent Writing, Certiorari, Oral Arguments, Deliberation
D) Deliberation, Oral Arguments, Certiorari, Opinion Writing, Dissent Writing

The correct order of activities for Supreme Court justices is Certiorari, Oral Arguments, Deliberation, Opinion Writing, and Dissent Writing, corresponding to option A).

Explanation:

The activities of the Supreme Court justices primarily include several key steps in addressing cases brought before them. These activities begin with a writ of certiorari, where the Court decides whether it will hear a case. Once certiorari is granted, the Court schedules the case for oral arguments. During these sessions, attorneys present their cases and justices may ask questions. After the oral arguments, the justices hold private conferences to deliberate on the cases. Here, justices discuss the cases and take preliminary votes. Following deliberation, opinions are crafted: a majority opinion is written by one of the justices in the majority, and any justice who disagrees may write a dissenting opinion. Occasionally, a justice may write a concurring opinion if they agree with the majority's result but not its reasoning.

The correct sequence reflecting these activities is, therefore: A) Certiorari, Oral Arguments, Deliberation, Opinion Writing, Dissent Writing.