Which One of the Following Statements Is Accurate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is accurate?

• A)Per curiam opinions cannot have dissents.
• B)Plurality opinions occur when all of the justices agree on the legal reasoning of a case.
• C)A concurring opinion generally agrees with the outcome of the case but not with at least part of the legal reasoning.
• D)A majority opinion must get at least six votes under Supreme Court rules.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The portion of the Earth's crust that forms the ocean basins, primarily composed of basalt and denser than continental crust.

Plate Boundary

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can be categorized into convergent, divergent, or transform boundaries based on their movement relative to each other.

Spreading Center

Divergent boundary where two oceanic plates move apart (diverge).

Transform Fault

A geological fault where the movement of the Earth's crust is predominantly horizontal, often leading to earthquakes in these regions.