BLAW 3175 Lecture 6: Lecture6
22 Feb 2018
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Judges interpretation involves the judges background and interpretation. Courts should take an active role in solving society"s problems. The law makers make decisions and judges follow prior rules. Federal courts should only act in cases that are directly unconstitutional. Courts should find the law, not make the law. Constitutional interpretation is for the supreme court. Marbury vs madison gives them that power. Trial courts based on facts and laws. Executive branch administers or carries out the law. Voting is an important civic obligation but does not significantly affect the policy decisions that law-makers make. The pluralism of views and complexity of issues often make it difficult for legislators to respond to voter"s views. Interest groups are organizations that advocate for adoption of specific public policy initiatives. Through campaign contributions and lobbying, interest groups have a significant effect on legislative law-making.
