Some People, Especially Conservatives, Argue That Policymaking from the Bench

question 64

Multiple Choice

Some people, especially conservatives, argue that policymaking from the bench:

• A) has upset the balance of power envisioned by the framers of the Constitution.
• B) is consistent with the constitutional separation of powers.
• C) is consistent with the philosophy of judicial restraint.
• D) is necessary to force state and federal legislatures to comply with judicial rulings.
• E) helps to enhance the trust American citizens place in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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