Discuss Whether Judicial Decisions Are Based On A) Facts, Laws, And Precedent (The Legal Subculture); B) Public Opinion, Politics, Localism (Democratic Subculture);

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 8 Assignment: Analyzing Judicial Decisions

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1. Discuss whether judicial decisions are based on a) facts, laws, and precedent (the legal subculture); b) public opinion, politics, localism (democratic subculture); or c) both. Provide specific examples and cite any sources used.Response should be aminimum of two paragraph (3 – 5 complete sentences per paragraph).

 

 

 

 

2.Discuss whether the four theories or approaches (cue, small-group analysis, attitude, and rational choice) for analyzing judicial decisionsare equally useful. Provide specific examples and cite any sources used.Response should be aminimum of two paragraphs.

 

 

 

 

3.Explain whether judicial decisions should reflect public opinion, using a specific example, and cite any sources used.Response should be aminimum of two paragraphs.

 

 

 

 

 

4.Describe the impact of judicial decisions on law, precedent, and social policy. Provide specific examples and cite any sources used.Response should be aminimum of two paragraphs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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