Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Majority

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a majority decision reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

• A) All the judges agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case.
• B) A majority of the judges agree as to the outcome but not the reasoning used to decide a case.
• C) A majority of the justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case.
• D) An equal number of judges vote for and against the petitioner and case remains undecided.

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Definitions:

Solutions

Answers or methods for solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Hostile

Displaying or characterized by antagonism or opposition; often refers to takeovers in business where the acquiring company makes an offer directly to shareholders, bypassing the target company's management.

Biased

Showing an unfair or prejudiced view for or against someone or something, often ignoring reasonable judgment.

Rephrase

To change the wording of a statement while maintaining its original meaning.