How can Congress influence the judiciary?
A. by controlling court budgets
B. by rewriting legislation it feels has been misinterpreted
C. by vetoing court decisions
D. by rallying lawyers to protest
Answer (2)
Congress influences the judiciary primarily through controlling court budgets, rewriting legislation that courts have misinterpreted, and passing new laws to counter court decisions. However, Congress cannot directly veto court decisions or mobilize protests to influence the judiciary. The chosen option that best reflects these influences is B. by rewriting legislation it feels has been misinterpreted.
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Congress can influence the judiciary by controlling court budgets, rewriting legislation that has been misinterpreted, and passing new laws to counteract court decisions. While it does not have the power to veto court decisions directly, its legislative authority plays a crucial role in shaping judicial interpretation. Additionally, Congress cannot mobilize lawyers for protests as a form of judicial influence. ;
