SC Too Political

Question 1

Yes, judicial review enables it to interpret the constitution and create “ interpretive amendments “

Answer 1

-( obergefel v hodges )
- (bucklew v precylthe) 8th amendment “cruel and unusual”
- more political, quasi legislative body

Question 2

No, independence enshrined into A3

Answer 2

• security of tenure, appt for life
• go against the ideology of the president who appointed them

Question 3

Judicial review political, makes decisions on areas parties cannot agree on due to polarisation

Answer 3

• (Grutter), school admissions constitutional because it took an individualised approach, race and grades
• ( Fisher v Texas ) recognise benefits of diversity for unis
• don’t always uphold precedent

Question 4

Swing justices, split evenly, decisions based in law

Answer 4

• write majority minority decisions explaining judgement
• Kennedy joined loose c when writing maj opinion in Obergefell deciding equal protect clause applied to same sex marriage

Question 5

Quasi legislative thru judicial review

Answer 5

• acts and actions
• roe v wade and dobbs
• dc v heller right to bear arms applied to everyone
• criticised as they expand rights

Question 6

SoP means judges do not involve themselves in politics

Answer 6

• can’t be member of party or donate or run for office
• senate judiciary comm gets all noms to ensure suitability
• candidates seen as too political would not pass
• ## can be impeached if broke rule, has never