Opinions

A written opinion where a majority of the justices agree on the decision and its reasons

• Brief

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinions

A court opinion that results when a majority of justices agree on a decision in a case but do not agree on the legal basis for the decision. In this instance, the legal position held by most of the justices on the winning side is called a plurality opinion.

• dissenting opinion

• plurality opinion

• majority opinion

• main opinion

the supreme court's official decision, written by one justice, on the case which provides an explanation and legal rationale for the opinion

• Main opinion

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinions

An opinion written by a justice or justices who disagree with the majority opinion

• Brief

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinions

What are concurring opinions in supreme court cases?

• Opinions that disagree with the lower court's decision

• Written opinions that agree with the lower court's decision

• Opinions that have no relation to the lower court's decision

• None of the above.

In supreme court cases, the majority of the justices agree with the outcome but may have different ______.

• verdicts

• arguments or reasons

• laws

• judges

Concurring opinions are written when the majority of the supreme court justices agree with the outcome. True or False?

• True

• False

What is a public opinion poll?

• A survey to gauge public sentiment on various issues

• A legal document outlining court decisions

• A historical record of past events

• A financial report of a company

Which of the following best describes 'opinion leaders'?

• Individuals who have little influence on public opinion

• People who influence others' opinions through their position or expertise

• A group of people who follow public opinion trends

• A committee that regulates public opinions

What is the term for a situation where public opinion is sharply divided?

• Consensus

• Polarization

• Unanimity

• Convergence