Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between New Politics forces and the courts during the 1970s and 1980s?

• A) New Politics forces frequently protested court decisions but never engaged in litigation during the 1970s and 1980s.
• B) New Politics forces did not litigate during the 1970s and 1980s because they were legally barred from bringing cases on behalf of their causes.
• C) New Politics forces attempted to use the courts during the 1970s and 1980s to pursue their goals but failed to win any significant judicial decisions in their favor.
• D) New Politics forces chose to completely avoid the courts during the 1970s and 1980s and pursued a strategy aimed at lobbying Congress instead.
• E) New Politics forces made significant use of the courts during the 1970s and 1980s and judicial decisions were instrumental in advancing their goals.

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