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Is the US Supreme Court a partisan court?
The US Supreme Court is not intended to be partisan, but in reality, the Court is often divided by political ideology.
What is the basic ideology of the Warren Court?
Liberal. Got it out of my govt book, so no link for proof sorry.
Major shifts in the supreme court's position have usually been due to what?
Major shifts in opinions result from Presidents appointing justices whose ideology and approach to constitutional interpretation differs from the majority on the court. The Supreme Court's decisions generally reflect the ideology of the majority, and this changes over time.
Did ideology play a role in Miranda v Arizona?
If by "ideology" you mean a belief in "The Rule of Law," yes. However, taken in any other context, no moreso than in any other decision made by the Supreme Court in strengthening defendants rights.
How would disputes between the federal government and the state be settled?
The Governors of the two states can negotiate an agreement between them. If this fails and it goes to court, the Supreme Court is the court of original jurisdiction for disagreements between States.
What function does Anthony Kennedy perform in the US Supreme Court?
Kennedy is considered the "swing vote" on the Court because his conservative ideology is tempered by strong support for individual rights, such as privacy. Otherwise, his function is the same as that of any other US Supreme Court justice.
Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's appointment to the US Supreme Court cause a shift in the Court's ideology?
Progressive Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg succeeded conservative Byron White on the Court, shifting the balance slightly more to the left but not giving the liberal bloc a majority on the bench.
How are the Supreme Court justices chosen and what factors influence the selection process?
Supreme Court justices are chosen by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Factors that influence the selection process include the nominee's qualifications, judicial philosophy, political ideology, and potential impact on the Court's balance of power.
Why is political ideology so important when presidents are appointing justices?
The Supreme Court has no real checks. Its members serve for life and can make bizarre interpretations of the Constitution that essentially create laws that can not be repealed unless reversed by a later court.
What is the most important court in the country?
Supreme Court. Because it can overrule all courts.
What country rhymes with short?
court , sport
Who enforces your laws in your country?
The Court of Law
