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President Biden’s Proposed Supreme Court Reforms

We the People

CHAPTER

The Tensions of Constitutional Interpretation

This chapter explores the ongoing struggle between departmentalism and judicial supremacy in American constitutional history, highlighting how presidents and the courts interact in shaping constitutional interpretations. It discusses the influence of political developments on Supreme Court decisions, particularly regarding election cycles, and the historical context of these dynamics. The chapter also examines the implications of increasing polarization and the disconnect among political institutions on public perceptions of the judiciary.

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