The Supreme Court in a Separation of Powers System: The Nation's Balance Wheel

by Richard L. Pacelle Jr.

Book Overview

The U.S. Supreme Court is not a unitary actor and it does not function in a vacuum. It is part of an integrated political system in which its decisions and doctrine must be viewed in a broader context. In some areas, the Court is the lead policy maker. In other areas, the Court fills in the gaps of policy created in the legislative and executive branches. In either instance, the Supreme Court's work is influenced by and in turn influences all three...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415894298
• ISBN13: 9780415894296
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"