The Language of Leaders — Test

Question 2 • English Language Arts 10

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

Answer

An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges disagree with, while a dissent agrees with the decision.

An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges agree with, while a dissent disagrees with the decision.

An opinion is a Supreme Court decision suggested by one of the judges, while a dissent summarizes previous decisions on similar issues.

An opinion is a Supreme Court summary of the case, while a dissent is the final decision made on the case.

Explanation

A Supreme Court opinion explains the Court’s ruling, usually reflecting the view supported by the majority of the justices. A dissent is written by a justice who disagrees with the majority’s decision. Therefore, the correct choice is the one distinguishing the majority’s opinion from a dissenting view.

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