How is a concurring opinion different from a dissenting opinion? 1. A concurring opinion explains why a justice disagrees with the majority decision, but abstains from ruling on the case, while a dissenting opinion describes the feelings of the majority.

2. A concurring opinion agrees with the majority decision, but for different legal reasons, while a dissenting opinion explains why one or more justices disagree with the majority.

3. A concurring opinion asserts that two similar cases should be aligned and ruled on together, while a dissenting opinion insists that the case being heard is singular and unique.

4. A concurring opinion demands that all justices rule in the same way on a case, while a dissenting opinion explains the differing opinions of justices who ruled the same way on a case.