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Justice on the Spot - Special Guest Justice Stephen Breyer

Amarica's Constitution

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The Weight of Judicial Decisions

This chapter explores the intense atmosphere surrounding pivotal Supreme Court cases, especially Bush v. Gore, highlighting the pressures faced by justices and the implications of their decisions for democracy. It assesses the declining public trust in the judiciary amid political tensions and the importance of the rule of law in maintaining legitimacy and peaceful transitions of power. The discussion also critically examines historical and contemporary perspectives on rights and values as interpreted through the Constitution.

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