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:

Rate of Inflation

The measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Net Present Value

The present value of cash flows minus the present value of cash outlays, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project.

Discount Rate

Rate used to determine the value today of a dollar received in the future.

Capital Costs

The fixed, one-time expenses incurred on the purchase of land, buildings, construction, and equipment used in the production of goods or services.