The problem of countermajoritarianism occurs when ______.
a. the Supreme Court exercises judicial control against the prevailing majority
b. Congress passes a law that is then upheld by the Supreme Court
c. the president is unable to get his/her nominee through the Senate confirmation process
d. the people appeal to the courts through briefs and arguments but are not given standing
a. the Supreme Court exercises judicial control against the prevailing majority
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a. Prayer in public schools b. Abortion c. Gun registration d. Drug enforcement policy e. Rural poverty and its causes
In recent decades, changes made through the initiative process have included
a. establishment of term limits for elected state officials. b. establishment of the California Lottery. c. a guarantee for public schools of over 40 percent of state general fund revenues. d. All of the above