Presidents are more likely to justify the use of executive orders to force legislation that is popular with the people but not with members of Congress. 

Committees exercise

A) a great deal of independence. B) a great deal of dependence on the parties. C) little jurisdiction over most policy matters. D) considerable power over the judicial branch of government. E) absolute control over legislation.

Writs of certiorari

a. force the justices to take a hard, strategic look at petitions before promoting them, so political strategy is an important consideration. b. provide the Supreme Court with an opportunity to consider cases but a majority of justices must agree to hear the case argued. c. can only be read by the justices to protect confidential information so justices generally do not accept writs of certiorari. d. usually mean that once the Court has decided to hear a case there is a clear majority for reaching a decision.