Question

What is the difference between a Supreme Court opinion and a Supreme Court dissent?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The best distinction is B.

There are many kinds of opinions; the one in the answer is one of them. Sometimes the Supreme Court includes the reasons each judge votes with the majority. They can vary quite a bit.

A dissent is a disagreement. It is by its nature a minority opinion. It is not worthless. It can guide those presenting the case on how to proceed. It can also be quoted in the lower courts, but it does not have a place in precedent.

Interesting question.

Answer 2

Answer:

An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges agree with, while a dissent disagrees with the decision.

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