Taxpayers suits against the government concerning tax expenditures are:
a. prohibited by the Constitution
b. prohibited by the Supreme Court
c. encouraged by the Supreme Court
d. rarely permitted by the Supreme Court
Question 2
The requirement of standing means that to sue in federal court one must demonstrate that he or she:
a. has contacted all similarly situated potential plaintiffs
b. can prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt
c.has tried to resolve the issue through the other branches of government
d. has been involved in an actual dispute.
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