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Unanimous.
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What are all justices vote the same way?
unanimous opinion
How do justices vote alike?
Sometimes the reason that justices vote alike is because they all feel the same way. Justices vote based on their interpretation of the law. While they're not supposed to be biased based on their own political agenda, some of them vote that way as well.
What is it called when all voters vote the same?
unanimous
If a case is being heard by the US Supreme Court what is the closest decision that can be made if all justices are there?
The Supreme Court requires a simple majority vote for a decision. If all nine justices are present, the closest possible vote would be 5-4.
How is the chief justice different from the eight justices?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has one vote, just like all the other Associate Justices. However, there are some
What is the definition of a majority opinion in the US Supreme Court?
A majority opinion is the agreed decision of more than half the justices who heard the case. Under most circumstances, a simple majority would be five of nine justices (5/9); however, there have been many times when only eight sat on a case (5/8), and it's legally possible for as few as six justices to consider a case (2/3).
What determines the outcome of a case heard by supreme court?
After all th opinions have been written and finalized, the justices announced their final decisions. The decisions are from the majority vote of the justices
How many justices are needed to make a decision?
US Supreme Court decisions require a simple majority vote (more than half). For example, if all nine justices hear a case, five must vote in agreement to form a majority.
Supreme Court rulings are made by?
A simple majority vote of the justices who reviewed the case. Ideally, all nine justices would consider every case, but circumstances sometimes interfere with that.
What does middle school teach about the supreme court?
It teaches that the Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial branch of government. The nine justices sit for a life term and are appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate (by vote). It also teaches that the court doesn't have to hear all cases and it can refuse a case. The justices discuss cases, then vote on the decision. A decision requires a simple majority vote, and the official decision is called the "opinion" of the Court. Each justice may write an opinion, if he or she chooses.
Does the US Supreme Court make unanimous decisions?
Yes, the US Supreme Court does make unanimous decisions in some cases; however, a decision only requires a simple majority vote of the justices hearing the case. If all nine justices vote, only five need to agree to form a majority.
What is the minimum vote required in the supreme court for a decision pass?
In the US Supreme Court, a decision requires a simple majority of the justices hearing the case. If all nine justices are present, the minimum for for a majority is 5 votes of 9.
