Opposition or coalition: courts and the political process in times of crisis
<p>The question of how courts respond to national emergencies or crises is of profound importance in a democratic society. In the United States, the federal courts exercise the power of judicial review, giving them the authority to invalidate acts of legislatures or executives as unconstitutio...
Main Author: | Miller, L |
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Other Authors: | The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies |
Format: | Report |
Language: | English |
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Foundation for Law, Justice and Society
2009
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