Asked by Michelle Maytum on May 20, 2024
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Which of the following is a type of opinion written by a court?
A) Majority opinion
B) Concurring opinion
C) Plurality opinion
D) All of these choices are correct.
Majority Opinion
The judicial opinion agreed upon by more than half of the members of a court, setting forth the decision of the court and an explanation.
Concurring Opinion
An additional opinion in a court case that agrees with the majority decision but offers different reasoning or emphasizes a particular point.
Plurality Opinion
A judicial opinion agreed to by more justices than any other opinion in a case but not achieving a full majority.
- Explain the varieties and objectives of judicial opinions, such as majority, concurring, and dissenting ones.
Verified Answer
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Francis DattyMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these choices are correct because each represents a different type of opinion that can be written by a court. A majority opinion reflects the view of the majority of the judges deciding the case. A concurring opinion agrees with the majority's conclusion but for different reasons. A plurality opinion is the opinion from a group of judges, none of which gathers majority support, but becomes the ruling opinion due to being the one with the most support among the minority opinions.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the varieties and objectives of judicial opinions, such as majority, concurring, and dissenting ones.