The Role of the Judicial Branch in the Separation of Powers

question 85

Multiple Choice

The role of the judicial branch in the separation of powers has depended on

• A)the power of Congress to fill Supreme Court vacancies.
• B)the power of the courts to exercise judicial review.
• C)citizens' willingness to accept controversial court decisions.
• D)presidents' noninterference with the appointment of U.S.attorneys.
• E)the size of the Supreme Court relative to the U.S.Congress.

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Definitions:

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