Which of the Following Statements About the Dynamics of the Supreme

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the dynamics of the Supreme Court is LEAST accurate?

A) The known ideological preferences of certain justices can make it easy to predict their opinions.
B) Since they do not need to face popular election, justices rarely consider public opinion when reaching their decisions.
C) Although some justices subscribe to the principle of judicial activism, others prefer the principle of judicial restraint.
D) In the course of deliberations, one might reasonably expect individual justices to change not only their decision but their reasoning several times.
E) Some justices work strategically, trying to please others or achieve a majority, while others may base decisions on an attempt to influence colleagues.