The Supreme Court's immense power may pose a danger to its legitimacy
- Written by: Richard L. Pacelle, Jr., Professor of Political Science, University of Tennessee
The Supreme Court has no army to enforce its decisions; its authority rests solely on its legitimacy.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe first Monday in October is the traditional day that the U.S. Supreme Court convenes for its new term. Analysts and soothsayers carefully read the signals and forecast the direction the court will take. This year the...
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