Some of the Nation's Most Important Policy Decisions Have Been

question 13

Multiple Choice

Some of the nation's most important policy decisions have been made by courts rather than by executive or legislative bodies. Among those decisions are

• A) eliminating racial segregation in public life.
• B) ensuring the separation of church and state.
• C) guaranteeing voters equal voice in government.
• D) all of these.

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