The founding fathers engaged in a vigorous debate over whether there should be a federal court system separate from the state systems. Those who supported a strong federal judiciary ultimately prevailed. Subsequent expansion of the federal courts has created a contemporary controversy over how to alleviate the problem of rising caseloads within the federal court system.
-Which of the following proposals would due process advocates least likely support?

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The founding fathers engaged in a vigorous debate over whether there should be a federal court system separate from the state systems.  Those who supported a strong federal judiciary ultimately prevailed.  Subsequent expansion of the federal courts has created a contemporary controversy over how to alleviate the problem of rising caseloads within the federal court system.
-Which of the following proposals would due process advocates least likely support?

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Due process advocates are typically concerned with protecting the rights of individuals, including prisoners who may be particularly vulnerable. Limiting the ability of prisoners to file civil rights lawsuits would be seen as a violation of due process rights and therefore would be least likely supported by advocates of due process. The other proposals do not necessarily involve violations of due process rights and may actually be supported by some advocates.

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