Which One of the Following Is the Most Severe Restriction

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the most severe restriction on the Supreme Court's policy-making role?

• A) The Court has only nine members.
• B) The justices cannot set the judicial agenda and can only choose from cases appealed to it.
• C) The president can change the size of the Court if the president disagrees with its decisions.
• D) The Court is required to follow the dictates of precedent even when its justices disagree with those precedents.

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Definitions:

Catastrophic Stress

A type of severe stress resulting from an event that is perceived as a disaster, leading to significant emotional, psychological, or physical distress.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition involving symptoms of anxiety and dissociation that occur within a month after exposure to a traumatic event.

External Locus

of control is a belief that outcomes in one’s life are determined by external forces beyond personal control.