Section 1983 of the U

question 103

Multiple Choice

Section 1983 of the U.S.Code is significant because it

• A)defines the formal requirements of becoming a judge in the federal court system.
• B)expands the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
• C)limits the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
• D)encourages individuals and groups to bring their problems to the courts rather than to Congress or the executive branch.