Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• 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) All of the above are true statements.

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Definitions:

Chronic Low Self-Esteem

A long-standing and pervasive sense of negative self-worth or inadequacy, which affects an individual's overall mental health and quality of life.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy where an individual handles stress and threats by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Powerlessness

A state of feeling unable to control, influence, or effectively act in a situation, often leading to frustration and vulnerability.

Acute Mania

A phase of bipolar disorder characterized by an elevated mood, overactivity, rapid speech, and impulsive behavior.