> The Supreme Court's decision is not always unanimous however, published majority opinion is the one with which a majority of the nine justices agree [5-4 votes or tied votes]. Dissenting opinion and a concurring opinion can also happen.
>A justice's decision is influenced by how he/she defines his role as a jurist: Judicial activism, the need to defend indiv. Rights & liberties, and they aim to stop
actions and laws by other branches of govt. That they see are infringing on these rights. Others believe in judicial restraint, a judicial philosophy in which a justice is more likely to let stand the decisions or actions of the other branches of govt.
>Justice's personal beliefs and political attitudes. They may also be swayed by special-interest pressure, the leverage of elected or other public officials, the mass media, & the general public.
>The president may influence the
Court.
>Judicial implementation, the courts had neither force nor will, but merely judgement.
>>Court decisions is largely due to their credibility, viability, & the assistance given by other branches of govt.
P.S The answers in number one could also be answers to number 2 because they are connected-- they both ask about influence of judicial decisions.
> The Supreme Court's decision is not always unanimous however, published majority
opinion is the one with which a majority of the nine justices agree [5-4 votes or tied votes]. Dissenting opinion and a concurring opinion can also happen.
>A justice's decision is influenced by how he/she defines his role as a jurist: Judicial activism, the need to defend indiv. Rights & liberties, and they aim to stop actions and laws by other branches of govt. That they see are infringing on these rights. Others believe in judicial restraint, a judicial philosophy in which a justice
is more likely to let stand the decisions or actions of the other branches of govt.
>Justice's personal beliefs and political attitudes. They may also be swayed by special-interest pressure, the leverage of elected or other public officials, the mass media, & the general public.
>The president may influence the Court.
>Judicial implementation, the courts had neither force nor will, but merely judgement.
>>Court decisions is largely due to their credibility,
viability, & the assistance given by other branches of govt.
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