What is a major difference between a majority opinion and a dissenting opinion issued by the Supreme Court?

A. A majority opinion presents only facts about a case, while a dissenting opinion includes opinions and interpretations.

B. A majority opinion is generally based on judicial restraint, while a dissenting opinion is usually based on judicial activism.

C. A majority opinion explains the reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a dissenting opinion explains a disagreement with the Court's ruling.

D. A majority opinion is made available to the public, while a dissenting opinion is available only to other federal judges.

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Quinton Herrera

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11 August, 05:03

What is a major difference between a majority opinion and a dissenting opinion issued by the Supreme Court?

A. A majority opinion presents only facts about a case, while a dissenting opinion includes opinions and interpretations.

B. A majority opinion is generally based on judicial restraint, while a dissenting opinion is usually based on judicial activism.

C. A majority opinion explains the reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a dissenting opinion explains a disagreement with the Court's ruling.

D. A majority opinion is made available to the public, while a dissenting opinion is available only to other federal judges.

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Bentley Bruce · Answer 1

The major difference is C. A majority opinion explains the reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a dissenting opinion explains a disagreement with the Court’s ruling.

Majority opinion is formed by a group of juries that were assigned to the case that presented publicly on the court. The dissenting opinion on the other hand, was made by judges who believed that the decision made by the juries on the case is incorrect.

Kieran Kaufman · Answer 2

It should be C if not i'm sorry but i'm positive it's C.