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What role should public opinion play in the supreme court in deciding a controversial case?
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∙ 11y ago
No, but changes to society and current trends in state courts and legislatures are often considered, and these may reflect the will of the people. Public opinion is not a direct factor in deciding cases.
The Constitution attempted to insulate justices from populist pressures through (pseudo) non-partisanship and lifetime appointment. Supreme Court decisions are supposed to respect the rule of law, and constitutional interpretation, not popular sentiment.
The justices don't publicly discuss cases at bar until they release their decision, and they never hold press conferences, so their exposure to the public is deliberately limited.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoAbsolutely none.
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Who is least influenced by public opinion?
Supreme court justices
Congress' powers are limited by what three things?
#1 constitution #2 public opinion #3 supreme court, and their you go
Why is the opinion of the public about a popular movie or television program not a good example of public opinion?
why is the opinion of the public about a popular movie or television program not a good example of public opinion?
Ask us statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the Supreme Court's decision-making process?
Justices write opinions after the verdict has been determined, not before public arguments.
What are 2 major external influences on supreme court judicial decision making?
Public Opinion is a huge one. Since the eye of the people is so close on the Supreme Court given the consequences of its decisions, there is evidence that the Supreme Court is affected by the will of the people. Also, amicus briefs can influence Supreme Court votes.
Who is least influenced by public opinion?
Supreme court justices
The Court can be influenced by public opinion?
If the reference is to the Supreme Court being influenced by public opinion then technically the answer is no because the Supreme Court passes judgment based on law. If the reference is to lower courts, then the answer is yes because jury by trial is based upon public opinion.
Congress' powers are limited by what three things?
#1 constitution #2 public opinion #3 supreme court, and their you go
Why must the supreme court print its opinion?
The supreme court must print its opinions so the people have record of it and can request it at any timeSo that they may be disseminated and become public knowledge.
Why is the Three Gorges Dam controversial?
it is the most controversial public works in modern times
How and why is the Court insulated from public opinion yet why does the Court not deviate too far from public opinion?
The Supreme Court is insulated from public opinion to enhance their ability to make decisions based on law and the constitution without pressure from political parties or special interest groups.Specific answers to the other parts of your question are covered in detail in the Related Questions, below.
How do you use public opinion in a sentence?
I'm not interested in airing my grievances in the court of public opinion. Public opinion is simply not factual.
What is true about public opinion?
issues of public opinion are related to public affairs
Why is the opinion of the public about a popular movie or television program not a good example of public opinion?
why is the opinion of the public about a popular movie or television program not a good example of public opinion?
What is public formulation?
The assessment taken by government when deciding on action for public policy.
How public opinion grows?
Keep on repeating the same opinion or theme in public as often as possible and before you know it that is the public opinion.
Which of the following techniques for measuring public opinion requires careful question design?
public opinion polls
