GOV 14.2

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What is the majority opinion in a ruling?

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A statement assigned by the most senior justice in the majority that explains the reason the decision was made.

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What are the correct steps and sequence for cases argued at the Supreme Court? Options: briefs submitted, written records of case reviewed, oral arguments, decision reached, opinions written

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briefs submitted, written records of case reviewed, oral arguments, decision reached, opinions written

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Which best describes the role public opinion plays in Court decisions? Options: Justices make decisions they believe are held by the majority of Americans., Public opinion has no effect on the decisions made by the Court., Justices try to announce and explain decisions in ways that will build support for the Court and the implementation of the decision., Justices rely on the opinions of the solicitor general to provide information on public opinion.

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Justices try to announce and explain decisions in ways that will build support for the Court and the implementation of the decision.

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Why did the Court change its ruling on segregation in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision?

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The values in American society were changing and segregation was losing support.

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Why is it important to consider precedent in making Court decisions?

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It helps promote consistency in how laws are interpreted and applied.

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How does the Court enforce its decisions? Options: The Court suspends funds to states through federal block grants until states show compliance with Court decisions., Court clerks have the power to monitor and enforce compliance with Court decisions., The Court relies on lower courts and other branches of government to comply with its decisions., The Court uses U.S. Marshalls to monitor and enforce its decisions.

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The Court relies on lower courts and other branches of government to comply with its decisions.

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When can a dissenting opinion be issued on a case? Options: when a justice disagrees with the rejection of the petition for a case to be heard, when the solicitor general disagrees with the Court decision on a case, when a unanimous ruling is reached on a case, when a justice disagrees with the ruling made on a case

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when a justice disagrees with the ruling made on a case

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What is the structure of oral arguments?

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Both sides receive 30 minutes to present their arguments and answer questions from the justices.

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An amicus curiae brief

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explains why the case is important to certain interest groups and how they want the case decided

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What is a brief?

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A written explanation of how a party wants the Court to decide the case with arguments to support that decision.