The Supreme Court plays a major role in making policy through their rulings, especially on constitutional issues. What is its role in implementing those policies (i.e., “judicial implementation”)?

a. The Court can impose penalties on the other branches of government to force implementation.
b. The Court has no mechanism for implementing its rulings.
c. The Court’s rulings do not require implementation.
d. Once the Court rules, it must file a writ of habeas corpus with Congress to require implementation.


b. The Court has no mechanism for implementing its rulings.

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