AnswersCA-Common Core English Language Arts 10Analyzing a Seminal US DocumentQuestion 11
11
QuizMultiple Choice

Analyzing a Seminal US Document

Question 11 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10

What is the difference between a Supreme Court opinion and a Supreme Court dissent?

Answer
A
An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges disagree with, while a dissent agrees with the decision.
B
An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges agree with, while a dissent disagrees with the decision.
C
An opinion is a Supreme Court summary of the case, while a dissent is the final decision made on the case.
D
An opinion is a Supreme Court decision suggested by one of the judges, while a dissent summarizes previous decisions on similar issues.

Explanation

A Supreme Court opinion explains the Court’s decision and reasoning, typically reflecting the view supported by the majority of the justices. A dissent is written by a justice who disagrees with the Court’s majority decision. Therefore, choice B correctly distinguishes an opinion from a dissent.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next

More from this Course

Quiz
14 verified answers

Analyzing Word Choice and Theme in a Play

Quiz
14 verified answers

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses

Quiz
10 verified answers

Analyzing a Seminal US Document