An opinion written by one justice on behalf of at least five members of the Court is known as

A. a plurality opinion.
B. a per curiam opinion.
C. a concurring opinion.
D. a majority opinion.
E. a dissenting opinion.


Answer: D

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Which one of the following responses is accurate regarding the nature of informal eligibility requirements for seeking a local, state, or national office?

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To determine how a statute should be applied, judges look for the legislature's intent, reading reports of committee hearings and debates. This is known as

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