Which of the Following Statements About the Courts in Policy

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the courts in policy formulation is the most accurate?

• A) The courts became more actively involved in policy formulation in the 1950s and 1960s.
• B) In the last two decades, the court has often used the 10th and 11th Amendments to limit national government policy formulation.
• C) Under President George W. Bush, the national government has significantly reduced the amount of public policy being formulated.
• D) Both a and b

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