After the justices of the Supreme Court have considered all the information provided by the appellate attorneys, they:

A. inform the president of their decision.
B. submit a joint report to their law clerks, who then issue their official decision.
C. determine the rulings of the case in a committee meeting that is televised by the major networks.
D. discuss the case in conference, which is strictly private.
E. announce their decision to the Congress leaders.

Answer: D