Which of the following is NOT a traditional limitation on the power of the federal courts?
A) strict rules of standing
B) the ability of Congress to reduce federal judges' salaries
C) the inability of the courts to offer relief to whole classes of people
D) the inability of the courts to enforce their own decisions
E) the inability of the courts to act on their own initiative

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While Congress does have the power to reduce federal judges' salaries, this is not traditionally considered a limitation on the power of the federal courts. The other options listed are all traditional limitations, such as the strict rules of standing, limits on offering relief to whole classes of people, and limitations on the courts enforcing their own decisions or acting on their own initiative.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Traditional Limitation on the Power