PSCI 1014 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Mandamus, Thurgood Marshall, Supremacy Clause
27 Oct 2016
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The judicial branch: the federalists believed that the judicial branch is less political and less dangerous. The congress controls taxes and the president controls the military. Some argue that the judges are there to follow the law. Most justices make choices based on their views and opinions. Conform to the norms of the political system. Constitution and the judicial branch: only the supreme court was created, congress has the power to create other lower courts and modify the composition of the. Supreme court: the supreme court has final jurisdiction in resolving differences between states and federal government, the president appoints justices, with advice of the senate. Appointment of justices: president chooses a nominee, no formal requirements for justices. Have good, solid legal record and well respected. They usually have a similar ideologies and party leaning. Confirmation of nominees: supreme court are confirmed in senate. Most nominees have been confirmed without much controversy: president anticipates the senate response.
