TB Final Book Flashcards
1
Q
Party unity
A
In which members of a party band together on legislation and stand against the opposite party
2
Q
Majority Opinion
A
The justices agree on the legal basis of a decision
3
Q
Plurality opinion
A
Presents the view held by most of the justices who vote with the winning side
4
Q
Concurring opinion
A
A separate view written by a justice who votes with the majority but disagrees with all or part of its reasoning
5
Q
Dissenting opinion
A
A justice on the losing side explains the reasons for disagreeing with the majority position
