In the United States
A) the judiciary is not part of the political arena.
B) judges interpret the law becoming actors in the political arena.
C) judges work outside of the political system to resolve disputes.
D) judges are not policymakers when they interpret the law.
E) Options A and C are true.

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Judges interpret the law, which inherently requires them to make decisions that can have political implications and therefore makes them actors in the political arena. While they are not elected officials and are supposed to be impartial, their decisions can have lasting impacts on public policy and can shape the development of the law, making them a form of policymaker.