Briefly explain what a majority opinion is. What is a concurring opinion? A dissenting opinion?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A majority opinion is the opinion of at least five of the Supreme Court justices when deciding a case that explains why that decision was made. A concurring opinion is an opinion that rules with the majority, but for a different reason. A dissenting opinion is the opinion of the justice or justices who disagree with the majority and want to be on the record to explain why.
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Which philosopher introduced the idea that government should be divided among three branches?
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