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Question:
What quotation from the passage supports the idea that government officials were unable to remain unbiased in regards to the idea of slavery?
A
“The decision of the court was read in March of 1857. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney — a staunch supporter of slavery — wrote the "majority opinion" for the court.”
explanation
The passage mentions that Chief Justice Roger B. Taney was personally pro-slavery, and that his ruling was in accordance with his personal opinion. The implication is that certain government officials let their personal points of view influence their policy and legal decisions regarding slavery.
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