Which Statement Explains How the Functioning of the American Legal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains how the functioning of the American legal system intensifies political conflict in the United States?

• A)Federal judges are able to ignore public opinion because they are appointed to lifetime terms.
• B)The exercise of judicial review often results in court rulings that function like public policy decisions.
• C)The adversarial system results in a tense courtroom atmosphere when high-profile cases are being tried.
• D)The courts' use of precedent makes it important for elected officials to be as precise as possible when writing laws.