The Federal Ninth Circuit of Appeals Includes Eleven Western States

Multiple Choice

The Federal Ninth Circuit of Appeals includes eleven western states and territories, making it the largest court in terms of both population and land area. There have been attempts to divide the Ninth Circuit, but it has proven difficult to organize a coalition in favor of a specific alternative. Which of the five principles of politics highlights the importance of coalition building?

A) All political behavior has a purpose.
B) Institutions structure politics.
C) All politics is collective action.
D) Policy outcomes are the result of institutions and preferences.