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American Politics

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Administering Justice

Placing the Chief Justice in American State Politics

By Richard L. Vining & Teena Wilhelm
Subjects: Political Science, American Politics, Judicial Politics

The role and power of state chief justices in and out of the courtroom

Inconsistency and Indecision in the United States Supreme Court

By Matthew P Hitt
Subjects: Political Science, American Politics, Judicial Politics

The Supreme Court cannot be both efficient and consistent, and thus fails in its Constitutional mandate

The Chief Justice

Appointment and Influence

By Artemus Ward & David J. Danelski
Subjects: Political Science, American Politics, Judicial Politics, Law, Supreme Court and Constitutional Law

Scholars use the most advanced methods in judicial studies to examine the role of Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

The Limits of Legitimacy

Dissenting Opinions, Media Coverage, and Public Responses to Supreme Court Decisions

By Michael Zilis
Subjects: Political Science, American Politics, Judicial Politics, Media Studies, Journalism

An exploration of how sensationalist reporting, which emphasizes dissenting opinions and dramatizes complex legal issues, fosters public controversy and influences citizens’ reactions to Supreme Court decisions

Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings in the U.S. Senate

Reconsidering the Charade

By Dion Farganis & Justin Wedeking
Subjects: Political Science, Judicial Politics, American Politics, Political Methodology, Law, Supreme Court and Constitutional Law

How much do Supreme Court nominees reveal at their confirmation hearings, and how do their answers affect senators' votes?

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