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Opinion

A written decision that a justice makes on a case

Unanimous

all agree

Majority

split decision; vote passes

Concurring

gives reasons for voting with majority

Dissenting

gives reasons for not voting with the majority

Opinion Day

the presentation of opinions that the justices have made until that point

Judicial Restraint

For most of American history, judges interpreted the Constitution as it was written

Judicial Activism

“Beyond the Four corners of the Constitution”

Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a Texas law that made elective abortions criminal offenses except