Which of the following is an argument for the incorporation of judicial reviews in a democracy?
A. During an emergency a government must be allowed to act without worrying about the Supreme Court.
B. Judicial review gives unelected and unaccountable judges the power to invalidate legislation.
C. Elected politicians from one political party or another typically appoint judges who share their political interests.
D. Judicial review tempers the power of the majorities and supports a limited government.
E. Judicial review insulates a set of political actors from both voters and elected officials.
D
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