Question

Why can judicial review in combination with the nature of Supreme Court tenure lead to controversy, primarily about the Court’s legitimacy?

a. The legislature can override Supreme Court decisions, but the executive branch cannot.

b. Other branches of government can only address Supreme Court decisions in limited ways.

c. Supreme Court justices serve at the will of the president and thus are beholden to him or her.

d. The nature and powers of the Supreme Court were never fully established by the Constitution.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. The legislature can override Supreme Court decisions, but the executive branch cannot.

Explanation:

Judicial review in combination with the nature of Supreme Court tenure tends to lead to controversy, primarily about the Court’s legitimacy because while the legislature can override Supreme Court decisions, the executive branch cannot.

This brings about controversy because the legislature can bring bills that counteract and override Supreme Court decisions.