As illustrated in the Roberts' Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, when a court strikes down legislation, __________

a. it is usually supported in its decision to check the other branches
b. it risks drawing criticism and questions about its authority
c. it risks its decision being completely ignored by the other branches
d. it usually waits until it has complete unanimity in the decision


Answer: b

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