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What is the name of the written explanation of a Supreme Court decision that does not have the support of a majority of the justices?

Retry Correct Incorrect A concurring opinion in a Supreme Court decision concurs with the ruling’s outcome while presenting an alternative legal rationale. It showcases varying perspectives and nuanced interpretations within the Court’s decisions.

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What is the name of the written explanation of a Supreme Court decision that does not have the support of a majority of the justices?

• Majority opinion
• Precedent
• Concurring opinion
• Dissenting opinion