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What was Thurgood Marshalls opinion in Texas v. Johnson?
Texas v. Johnson, 491 US 397 (1989)Justice Thurgood Marshall voted with the majority that Johnson's right to burn the flag during a peaceful protest was protected under the First Amendment as expressive speech, overturning the Texas Venerable Objects Law under which Johnson had been convicted. Marshall did not have a published opinion or make a public statement about the case, however. He signed the opinion of the Court, authored by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.For JohnsonJustice William J. Brennan, Jr. (opinion of the Court)Justice Thurgood MarshallJustice Harry BlackmunJustice Antonin ScaliaJustice Anthony Kennedy (wrote a concurring opinion)For TexasChief Justice William J. Rehnquist (wrote a dissent)Justice Byron WhiteJustice Sandra Day O'ConnorJustice John Paul Stevens (wrote a dissent)
Which part of a Supreme Court decision presents the argument in opposition to the court rulling?
majority opinion
What means to disagree with the majority opinion on the Supreme Court?
To dissent; if the justices disagree with the majority opinion, they write a dissenting opinion.
How do judicial reviews in the majority opinion differ from those in the dissent?
The majority opinion uses lower courts' decisions on the same case as evidence
What did Justice Harlan mean when he said he was constrained to withhold his assent?
Justice Harlan concluded his dissent in Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896), with the following line:"For the reason stated, I am constrained to withhold my assent from the opinion and judgment of the majority."He meant that he could not agree with majority opinionor vote on the case (his was the lone dissent) for the reasons stated in his dissenting opinion.
How do judicial review in the majority opinion differ from those in the dissent?
The dissent uses the majority opinion as evidence.
How do judicial reviews in majority opinion differ from those in dissent?
The dissent uses the majority opinion as evidence.
Which part of a supreme court decision presents the argument in favor of the courts ruling?
majority opinion
What document did justice black criticize as part of his argument in the dissent?
the majority opinion. -apex
Word for differing opinion?
Dissent
Who wrote the opinion of the Court for Lawrence v. Texas?
Lawrence v. Texas, 539 US 558 (2003)Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court, and was joined by Justices Stevens, Souter, Ginsberg, and Breyer. Justice O'Connor voted with the majority, but wrote a separate concurring opinion rather than signing Kennedy's.Chief Justice Rehnquist, and Justices Scalia and Thomas dissented.
What does it mean when you say we must not confuse dissent with disloyalty?
Dissent is a difference of opinion, while disloyalty is the act of being subversive . You can be loyal & still dissent.
