A member of Congress wanted to enact a statute that would prohibit the use of billboards by candidates running for federal office in the promotion of their campaigns. Uncertain of the constitutionality of the proposed legislation, the member of Congress files an action in federal court seeking an advisory opinion. The federal court will dismiss the action because __________________.

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Federal courts are prohibited from issuing advisory opinions. The Case and Controversy Clause has been interpreted to limit federal courts to actual cases and controversies and to prohibit advisory opinions.

A Member of Congress Wanted to Enact a Statute That