Which of the Following Explains Why the Supreme Court Has

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the Supreme Court has been more secure in its ability to strike down acts of Congress?

• A) Congress has granted substantial enforcement power to the federal judiciary over time, including the right to hold Congress accountable through fines.
• B) The limited use of judicial review during its infancy has helped reinforce greater acceptance of the Court's power to strike down laws.
• C) Many Americans believe that federal law often supersedes state law.
• D) Supreme Court justices have been less strategic about the decisions they make.

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