Because they had no influence over the budget and military.
In Hamilton's words that would be "no influence ever either the sword or the purse". He argued that because of this the judiciary would be the least threatening branch of the government and that it had to rely on both other branches to uphold its rulings and decisions. In Federalist No. 78 he also states what powers and responsibilities the judicial branch would have.
An interest group (also called an advocacy group, lobbying group,
pressure group, or special interest) is a group, however loosely or
tightly organized, that is determined to encourage or prevent changes in
public policy without trying to be elected.
So based off this knowledge, we can eliminate C. :)
I don't think it's A or B because they are more concerned with change
and advocacy than a "free time" thing.
So going with this definition, I'd go with D ;)
Both religions produced Golden Ages in the regions they dominated.