Which of the Following Explains Why the Supreme Court Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the Supreme Court has been more secure in its ability to strike down acts of Congress?

• A)Congress and the president tend to have less concern for the Supreme Court since the number of landmark decisions has decreased over time.
• B)The limited use of judicial review during its infancy has helped to reinforce greater acceptance of the Court's power to strike down laws.
• C)Many Americans believe that federal law often supersedes state law.
• D)Supreme Court justices have been less strategic about the decisions they make.
• E)Controversy over judicial nominations has caused justices to be more hostile toward Congress.

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