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

A. A majority opinion does not legally resolve a Supreme Court case, while a concurring opinion does.

B. A majority opinion presents the official reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a concurring opinion offers different reasoning.

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

D. A majority opinion explains and defends the Court's ruling, while a concurring opinion criticizes the ruling.

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Taniya Crane

12 April, 01:35

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

A. A majority opinion does not legally resolve a Supreme Court case, while a concurring opinion does.

B. A majority opinion presents the official reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a concurring opinion offers different reasoning.

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

D. A majority opinion explains and defends the Court's ruling, while a concurring opinion criticizes the ruling.

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Destinee Jensen · Answer 1

The major difference between a majority opinion and a concurring opinion issued by the Supreme Court is: B. A majority opinion presents the official reasoning behind the Court's ruling, while a concurring opinion offers different reasoning.

Unlike majority opinion, concurring opinion often written if some judges agree to the decision from the majority opinion, but they make their decision based on different reasons