Why do historians study the past? O to determine right from wrong
O to learn about societies and people
O to understand how the present affects the future
O to prove that societies change very little over time

Which statement best explains why a supreme court opinion is a seminal document? an opinion can become quite lengthy, which makes it a seminal document. supreme court documents are the only seminal documents in the united states. an opinion may create major changes in the laws or policies of the united states. generally speaking, a supreme court opinion reflects the feelings of all americans.