Following oral arguments and reading briefs on a case, the justices gather for a __________ to reach a decision.

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Justices gather for a conference to discuss and reach a decision after hearing oral arguments and reading briefs. A meeting or review does not necessarily imply a decision-making process, and a hearing refers specifically to the presentation of arguments and evidence by both sides in front of a judge or judges. A circuit refers to a geographical region covered by a specific court.

Following Oral Arguments and Reading Briefs on a Case, the Justices