Which of the following is NOT one of the trends evident in the judiciary over the past sixty years?
A. The court system has grown increasingly accessible to private citizens.
B. Interest groups have increasingly relied on lawsuits rather than elections to achieve their goals.
C. The court system has grown less accessible to business groups and other private interests.
D. The Supreme Court has demonstrated a willingness to investigate a broader range of judicial questions.
E. The Supreme Court has expanded its role in shaping public policy.
Answer: C
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a. public policies b. equal rights c. civil rights d. voting rights
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a) the four county commissioners b) all of the elected officials in county government c) the county judge and the four county commissioners d) the sheriff, the county judge, and the four county commissioners e) the mayor, the county judge, and the four county commissioners
________ refers to the right of government to take private land for public use, in return for just compensation
A) Foreclosure B) Social order C) Eminent domain D) Economic referendum E) Democracy
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