Which of the Following Is True About a Majority Decision

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following 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 the case remains undecided.

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Definitions:

Specific Result

An outcome that is clearly defined or identified, often in contrast to more general or vague outcomes.

Potential Harm

The possibility of causing damage, injury, or adverse effects.

Uncertainty

A situation in which the lack of surety about what is happening, what will happen, or what the potential outcomes are.

Alternative Solutions

Different options or approaches to solving a problem or addressing a situation.