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The truth.... or lack of it.
Evidence, testimony of witnesses, rule of law.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoexisting laws
justices interactions with one another
social forces and public attitudes
congress and the president
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∙ 15y agoThe two things that influence a court's decision are the facts and the law.
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∙ 12y agoThe constitution most importantly, Precedents as well. Generally accepted ethical principals and the judges biases. The last isn't supposed to, but it does.
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∙ 13y agoIt should be the interpretation of the constitutional law of the land.
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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.
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
How many votes are required for a Supreme Court majority decision?
225
Is an example of judicial review congress votes to approve a supreme court appointment?
no
How many votes does it take to grant a stay on the US supreme court?
4
How many votes does each supreme Court justice have when issued a majority ruling?
1
What is the vice presidents only constitutiounal responsibility?
They are to break tie votes and they are the boss of the supreme court
What would not happen if the Supreme Court votes 9-0?
No one would write a dissenting opinion.
When nominating a person to the US Supreme Court what is the primary consideration?
Maybe whether the nominee can garner enough votes from the Senate to be appointed to the Court.
How did the US Supreme Court tend to vote under Chief Justice Marshall?
Early in Chief Justice Marshall's tenure on the Supreme Court, the majority of votes were unanimous; the other justices usually voted with Marshall, who then wrote the opinion of the court himself.Marshall's influence weakened in the waning days of his career, as more Democratic-Republicans were appointed to succeed Federalist justices.
Was the denial of the votes significant enough to give election to bush jr?
Maybe. The Supreme Court found for Bush.
Which has the least influence on how a person votes political socialization demographic factors background and experiences or his or her popularity?
his or her popularity
