In the late 1980s, what caused the Rehnquist Court to start to restrict Congress's ability to regulate various areas of the economy?

a. a constitutional amendment giving the president primary authority to craft a budget
b. changes in the composition of the Supreme Court
c. legislation increasing the size of the Supreme Court
d. the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision


Answer: b

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