Evidence that the Supreme Court listens to public opinion is shown by its decisions that:

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The Supreme Court's decisions on limiting circumstances in which the death penalty can be applied, such as eliminating it for juveniles and the intellectually disabled, have been influenced by a shift in public opinion against the death penalty.

Answer: A 
 The Supreme Court's decision to allow moments of silence and prayer in school, as long as it is voluntary and not sponsored by the school, reflects the public's interest in allowing religious expression in schools.

Answer: None of the above 
 The other choices do not necessarily reflect the Supreme Court's responsiveness to public opinion. Selective incorporation, Second Amendment issues, and Miranda warnings are all complicated legal issues that the Court's decisions may be based on legal principles, rather than public opinion.

Evidence That the Supreme Court Listens to Public Opinion Is