What Effect Did President Reagan Have on the U

question 27

Multiple Choice

What effect did President Reagan have on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• A) During the Reagan era, the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president's policies, so Reagan had little effect on the Supreme Court.
• B) During his tenure, President Reagan had the opportunity to appoint four justices to the Supreme Court who were generally supportive of state powers, so the trend of devolution was strengthened in the judicial branch.
• C) President Reagan appointed only one justice to the Supreme Court, an action that ultimately had little impact on the Court.
• D) During his tenure, President Reagan was able to appoint several justices with liberal ideologies to the Supreme Court.
• E) President Reagan arbitrated a stronger relationship between the Supreme Court and Congress whereby they worked cooperatively and in unison to implement policies.

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Definitions:

Universal Brotherhood

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