________ is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power. It asserts that judges should hesitate to strike down laws unless they are obviously unconstitutional. It is sometimes regarded as the converse of judicial activism.

All judges in Texas, except for municipal judges, are selected in partisan elections

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

______ often take a position on a policy issue and try to influence policy makers to take their position through release of reports, personal persuasion, testifying, lobbying, advertising, and the like.

A. States B. Legislative committees C. Policy elites D. Interest groups