An opinion in a case that is agreed upon by at least five of the nine members of the Supreme Court who participated in the decision is called the
A. majority opinion
B. concurring opinion
C. dissenting opinion
D. general opinion
Answer (2)
A majority opinion is the ruling agreed upon by at least five of the nine justices of the Supreme Court. It serves as the official decision in a case, while concurring and dissenting opinions offer additional perspectives. The majority opinion is essential for establishing legal precedents. ;
A majority opinion is the ruling agreed upon by at least five justices of the Supreme Court, making it the official decision for a case. It is essential for establishing legal precedents. Other types of opinions include concurring opinions and dissenting opinions.
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