The behavior of Justices Holmes, Burger, and Blackmun suggests that
A. presidents can sometimes be mistaken in their prediction about the actions of their judicial appointees.
B. the Supreme Court follows the election returns.
C. presidents generally control the Supreme Court through their appointments.
D. dissenters on the Supreme Court have more influence than the majority.
E. presidents are rarely concerned with court packing today.
Answer: A
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