Question

question 7 of 10
a lawyer who is interested in understanding why most justices ruled in a particular way in a supreme court case should consult the case’s ______.
a. appellate opinion
b. dissenting opinion
c. majority opinion
d. concurring opinion

Explanation:

A majority opinion outlines the reasoning behind the outcome that most Supreme Court justices agreed on, so it is the document that explains why most justices ruled in a specific way. An appellate opinion refers to rulings from appellate courts generally, not the specific reasoning of the majority in a Supreme Court case. A dissenting opinion explains why some justices disagreed with the majority, and a concurring opinion agrees with the outcome but uses different reasoning than the majority.

Answer:

C. majority opinion