An opinion prepared by a judge who supports the court's decision, but wishes to in some way clarify, emphasize, or offer different reasons is known as which of the following?
A. Majority opinion
B. Dissenting opinion
C. A plurality opinion
D. A concurring opinion
E. A unanimous opinion
Answer: D
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a. there is a clear hierarchy of capacities among nations in a region b. major nations have roughly the same level of military capabilities c. the international system is dominated by only one or two major powers d. there are no misperceptions about competing nations' intentions toward each other
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A. nongovernmental organization B. social movement C. international nongovernmental organization D. intergovernmental organization
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A) ATF B) CIA C) COINTELPRO D) NASA E) TSA