Toward Increased Judicial Activism - The Political Role of the Supreme Court

?In this most recent study, Miller extends themes that he has been developing since the 1950s. For him, the courts have always had a legitimate policymaking role, one not only justified but also highly essential. ... Miller considers the Supreme Court to be the only existing governmental organ that can articulate national values successfully. He urges increased accessibility to the Supreme Court and the enhancement of a kind of judicial activism geared to helping America make necessary social and political adjustments....?-American Historical Review

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ller /f Arthur /i Selwyn

Product details

• Authors: Lsi, Arthur S. Miller, Miller Arthur Selwyn
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.10.1982
• EAN: 9780313233050
• ISBN: 978-0-313-23305-0
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; LAW / Courts, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, LAW / Trial Practice, Central / national / federal government, Central government, Courts & procedure, Legal systems: courts and procedures