Question

With regard to public opinion, the Supreme Court

a. ignores it completely in order to make decisions that are based on enduring values rather than the public's passing whims.
b. remains uninformed about it because justices stay on the bench for life and never face the public scrutiny of an election.
c. attempts to stay close enough to public opinion so as to avoid a grave loss of public support.
d. attempts to follow it very closely in order to create public enthusiasm for its rulings.
e. None of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court attempts to stay close enough to public opinion to avoid a loss of public support.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question is option c. The Supreme Court attempts to stay close enough to public opinion so as to avoid a grave loss of public support. While the justices enjoy lifetime tenure and are intended to be impartial, they are still influenced by the court of public opinion, including special-interest pressure, media coverage, and the general public. Studies have shown that public opinion slightly affects cases accepted by the justices, and if the majority of Americans agree on a policy or issue before the court, the court's decision is likely to align with public opinion.