Question

3.2.5 quiz: the supreme court a presidents actions unconstitutional president supreme court can refuse to enforce the supreme courts rulings can overturn an unconstitutional law passed by congress congress? click here for long description a. can call for an election to replace justices who practice judicial activism b. can obstruct the supreme courts rulings by refusing to enforce them c. can vote to remove supreme court justices accused of abusing their power d. can order the supreme court to follow precedent when ruling on certain cases

Explanation:

In the U.S. system of checks - and - balances, Congress has the power to impeach and remove federal officials, including Supreme Court justices, if they are accused of abusing their power. Congress does not have the power to call for an election to replace justices for judicial activism, obstruct Court rulings by not enforcing them (enforcement is more an executive - branch matter), or order the Court to follow precedent.

Answer:

C. Can vote to remove Supreme Court justices accused of abusing their power