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.
is it C?
Right again!
Yes, the correct answer is c.
The Supreme Court attempts to stay close enough to public opinion so as to avoid a grave loss of public support. While the Court's primary role is to interpret and apply the Constitution, which may sometimes involve making decisions that go against public opinion, it recognizes that maintaining public support is important for the legitimacy and effectiveness of its decisions. Therefore, the Court often takes into consideration the prevailing social and political climate to ensure that its rulings align with the broader views and values of the society it serves.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate option a because the Supreme Court does not completely ignore public opinion. Option b can be eliminated because while justices do not face public scrutiny through elections, they are aware of public opinion through media coverage and public discourse. Option d can be eliminated because the Court does not aim to create public enthusiasm for its rulings but rather to ensure public support and acceptance. Thus, the correct answer is c.