AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.9 Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
Notes
The Court's legitimacy rests on public trust, precedent (stare decisis), and reasoned opinions.
- Debates: judicial activism vs judicial restraint.
Practice
Following earlier decisions is:
"Let the decision stand."
Judicial restraint means judges:
Limited role.
The Court depends on other branches to:
No enforcement power.
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