The United States Supreme Court plays a controversial role in American politics. Although it takes the form of a legal body, there are those who claim that it acts from political motives and that the Justices are simply 'politicians in judges' robes'. This book challenges that view, arguing that the Court has a dual nature - part legal and part political. Beginning with a complete account of the Court, from its origins to the present day, the book proceeds to examine all the legal aspects, including how cases arise, different theories of constitutional interpretation and the constraints...
The United States Supreme Court plays a controversial role in American politics. Although it takes the form of a legal body, there are those who cl...
The US Supreme Court is arguably the most controversial institution in the American political system. Decisions on such 'hot-button' issues as abortion, race equality, the death penalty and gay marriage have sharply divided the Court, politicians and public opinion. Some say that the Justices who sit on the Court are merely politicians in judicial robes, while others insist that the Court simply does its best to interpret the Constitution for a society that differs drastically from the late 18th century when it was written. All those studying or simply interested in American politics must...
The US Supreme Court is arguably the most controversial institution in the American political system. Decisions on such 'hot-button' issues as abortio...
