Those in favor of judicial independence argue that judges ought to ______.

A. interpret laws and the Constitution while considering public opinion
B. interpret laws and the Constitution regardless of public opinion
C. make policy on the government's behalf considering public opinion
D. make policy on the government's behalf regardless of public opinion


Answer: B

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