Which of the Following Is NOT True About the U

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the U.S. judiciary?

• A) Despite the steady increase in its power, the judiciary remains structurally weaker than the other branches.
• B) The courts, and especially the Supreme Court, have moved steadily to the ideological right.
• C) With courts being increasingly involved in contentious national issues, the Senate has taken its confirmation role more seriously and has slowed the confirmation of appointees.
• D) The power of the courts ultimately rests with their ability to persuade the citizenry that their procedures are fair and that their judgments are based on the Constitution and law.
• E) The courts must rely on Congress to enforce their decisions.

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