When the chief justice votes with the minority,

a. the most junior justice in the majority assigns the writing of the Court’s opinion.
b. he or she assigns the writing of the Court’s opinion to a justice who voted with the majority.
c. he or she writes a concurring opinion.
d. the most senior justice in the majority assigns the writing of the Court’s opinion.

d. the most senior justice in the majority assigns the writing of the Court’s opinion.

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A recall election is

A) the final step in selecting an office holder. B) an election in which citizens may attempt to remove incumbent public officials before the completion of their terms. C) an election in which a proposed law or amendment is placed on the ballot by citizen petition. D) an election in which a law or amendment proposed by a legislature or city council is placed on the ballot for popular approval. E) an election in which a political party chooses its nominees.

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