"Many critics attack federal judges as anti-democratic elitists, activists out of step with the mainstream of American thought. But others argue that judges should stand alone as the ultimate guardians of American values, placing principle before the views of the people." "In Th…
Many critics attack federal judges as activists out of step with the mainstream of American thought. Others argue that judges should place principle before the views of the people. This book disagrees with both assertions, stating that contrary to what interest groups claim, the…
Looks at some of the most important Supreme Court cases in history and contends that the Supreme Court is most successful when it defers to the constitutional views of the American people.
Many critics attack federal judges as activists out of step with the mainstream of American thought. Others argue that judges should place principle before the views of the people. This book disagrees with both assertions, stating that contrary to what interest groups claim, the…
Well known conservative and talk show host gives his views on the U.S. Supreme Court and its rulings.
Well known conservative and talk show host gives his views on the U.S. Supreme Court and its rulings.
During the last 30 years, the judiciary has undergone an unprecedented expansion in its size and power. This book examines developments in the appointment, training and scrutiny of judges as a result of the expanding judicial role.