Question

Select whether each statement describes the viewpoint of the majority or the dissent.

a) The laws are not written to overcome social prejudice, and do not need to change because that was never their original intent. - Majority

b) The segregation laws were set up to exclude black people from riding in cars designated for white people, not the other way around. - Dissent

c) For two races to feel equal they must willingly appreciate each other's value. - Dissent

Answer 1

The majority opinion and dissent can be identified by analyzing the statements.

Step-by-step explanation:

The viewpoints of the majority and the dissent can be identified by analyzing the statements given. In statement a), the viewpoint is that the laws do not need to change and this is the majority opinion. In statement b), the dissenting opinion is expressed because it argues that segregation laws were created to exclude black people from using certain facilities. In statement c), the dissent is also expressed because it argues that for two races to feel equal, they must appreciate each other's value willingly.