The opinion that receives the support of the largest number of justices, but does not command a majority of the Court, is referred to as a(n) _____.

A. majority opinion
B. plurality opinion
C. sanctioned opinion
D. anteceding opinion
E. certiorariopinion


Answer: B

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a. true b. false

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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