The Supreme Court issued a ruling that was unpopular with a majority of Americans. The president and Congress might be able to lessen the impact of the decision by

Through future appointments, legislature changing of court jurisdiction or refusing to implement decisions

Explanation:

Like the popular saying; " the majority carries the vote", this is important in governance because it's the people who are being governed here. When decisions taken on behalf of the masses don't sit right with the masses, the decision can be challenged by the President and Congress through refusal to implement, changing of court jurisdiction or appointing another supreme leader in the future.

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