Which of the following similarities is observed between tie and plurality decisions reached by the U.S. Supreme Court?
A) The decisions can be appealed against in the U.S. courts of appeals.
B) The decisions do not set precedent for later cases.
C) The decision of the lower court is affirmed.
D) New evidence and testimony is heard before reaching decisions.

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Both tie and plurality decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court do not set precedent for later cases. In a tie, the lower court's decision is simply affirmed without setting any new precedent, while in a plurality decision, no majority opinion is reached and therefore no binding precedent is established. The other options do not accurately describe similarities between tie and plurality decisions.

Which of the Following Similarities Is Observed Between Tie and Plurality