Which of the following best characterizes a situation where a court is most likely precluded from hearing a case due to the 'political question' doctrine?
A claim that a state violated the Equal Protection Clause through discriminatory voting laws.
A question regarding whether a federal statute conflicts with the Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
A dispute over whether a state legislature followed its own procedural rules when passing legislation.
A challenge to the executive branch’s determination on whether to recognize a foreign government.
The 'political question' doctrine bars courts from deciding issues that are constitutionally committed to another branch of government, or that lack judicially manageable standards for resolution. For example, claims requiring courts to decide on the conduct of foreign policy (an issue constitutionally delegated to the executive and legislative branches) fall under this doctrine. By contrast, matters involving clear legal or constitutional interpretations, such as whether a law violates equal protection rights, are justiciable and fall within the realm of judicial review.
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