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What is the difference between a Supreme Court opinion and a Supreme Court dissent?

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Step-by-step explanation:

A) An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges disagree with, while a dissent agrees with the decision.

B) An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges agree with, while a dissent disagrees with the decision.

C) An opinion is a Supreme Court summary of the case, while a dissent is the final decision made on the case.

D) An opinion is a Supreme Court decision suggested by one of the judges, while a dissent summarizes previous decisions on similar issues.

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