PS 3150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Mootness, Ripeness, Justiciability

• School: App State
• Department: Political Science
• Course: PS 3150
• Professor: Ellen Meredith Key

Document Summary

Meaning of the words- definition of the words at the time the constitution was written. Attitudinal model- judges make decisions according to their own policy preferences. Strategic model- decisions are altered based on how they think others will respond. Jurisdiction- the authority to hear a case. Justiciability- whether a case is appropriate for judicial resolution. Advisory opinions- opinion offering advice given by other branches. Collusive suits- when both parties want the same outcome in order to challenge or test the law.