A case challenging the rapidly growing public debt would likely NOT be considered by the Supreme Court because it is a:
A. question already settled in prior court decisions.
B. question that might cause Congress to limit judicial salaries.
C. case that should first be heard by a state supreme court.
D. political question.
D?
I agree.
Yes, the correct answer is D - political question.
To understand why a case challenging the rapidly growing public debt would likely not be considered by the Supreme Court, we need to understand the concept of a political question.
The Supreme Court follows a doctrine known as the political question doctrine. This doctrine identifies certain types of issues that are deemed to be political in nature and are therefore better suited for resolution through the political process rather than through the courts.
The Court typically avoids deciding cases that involve political questions, which are those that involve matters clearly assigned by the Constitution to the political branches of government - the executive and legislative branches. Examples of political questions include issues related to foreign policy, national security, impeachment, and certain aspects of the budget and revenue.
In the case of a challenge to the rapidly growing public debt, it would likely be seen as a political question because it involves fiscal policy, budgetary decisions, and financial management, which are primarily within the purview of Congress and the executive branch. The Court is unlikely to step in and second-guess these political and policy decisions made by the elected branches of government.
Therefore, due to the political nature of the issue, a case challenging the rapidly growing public debt would generally not be considered by the Supreme Court.