Each of the following has been a method by which the federal courts have expanded their power EXCEPT
A) liberalizing the concept of standing.
B) broadening the scope of relief from individuals to entire groups.
C) narrowing the discretionary authority of the president over foreign affairs and diplomacy.
D) holding onto jurisdiction over a case until the court's decision has been carried out.
E) taking a more active role in hearing cases that would generally be considered legislative matters.

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The federal courts have not expanded their power by narrowing the discretionary authority of the president over foreign affairs and diplomacy. This is an area in which the courts typically defer to the executive branch as a matter of separation of powers. The other options listed have all been methods by which the courts have expanded their power.

Each of the Following Has Been a Method by Which