The Discretionary Power of Judges Is Less Than That of Elected

question 16

Multiple Choice

The discretionary power of judges is less than that of elected officials because judges

• A)are prohibited from relying on personal judgment when deciding an issue.
• B)must make decisions that can be justified in terms of existing provisions of the law.
• C)are prohibited from addressing issues that have not been previously addressed by elected officials.
• D)are prohibited from taking into account the political consequences of a decision.
• E)must render rulings on all appeals.

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