Discuss the problems inherent in interpreting statutes and the Constitution. How do the courts try to resolve these problems?
Convince your audience to invest capital resources to develop the product or service you intend to sell and explain your rationale.
August 5, 2017Discuss at least three social-cognitive factors that motivate offenders to commit crime.
August 5, 2017Discuss the problems inherent in interpreting statutes and the Constitution. How do the courts try to resolve these problems?
Answer each question below carefully. The objective of this assignment is to assess whether or not you understood the major themes and concepts for the chapter on “The Supreme Court”. Use your own words in responding to these short essay questions. (10 points total)
1. Discuss the problems inherent in interpreting statutes and the Constitution. How do the courts try to resolve these problems?
2. How did the Supreme Court use judicial review to change American society?
3. What was John Marshall’s impact on the history of the Supreme Court, and federalism?
4. How important is wealth to access the legal system?
5. Identify the major checks on judicial power. Are they effective or ineffective in limiting judicial action?
6. Should there be term limits for Supreme Court justices?
7. How does the Americans with Disabilities Act demonstrate the law-making ability of the court system?
8. How are judges, especially Supreme Court justices, selected? How political is the process? What can be done, if anything, to fix the process?
9. In what ways was Bush v. Gore a political decision?
