Question

regarding supreme court procedures, which one of the following statements is not accurate? multiple choice when part of the majority, the chief justice decides which justice will write the majority opinion. a concurring opinion is a view written by a justice who votes with the majority and agrees with its reasoning. a dissenting opinion is an opinion of a judge who votes against the majority. attorneys who argue a case before the supreme court operate under strict time limits. the courts opinion, not the decision, is used as the primary legal basis for lower court actions based on the decision.

Explanation:

A concurring opinion is written by a justice who votes with the majority but may have different reasoning. The first, third, fourth and fifth statements are accurate Supreme - Court procedures. The chief justice, when in the majority, decides who writes the majority opinion. A dissenting opinion is from a judge against the majority. Attorneys have time limits arguing before the Supreme Court. The Court's opinion is the primary legal basis for lower - court actions.

Answer:

B. A concurring opinion is a view written by a justice who votes with the majority and agrees with its reasoning.