Discussion Post: The Judiciary
After reading the chapter on the courts and viewing and taking notes on the following Professor Thomas Patterson's lecture on the Federal Courts, answer the questions below:
YouTube Video: "Judiciary & Supreme Court".
• Do you agree or disagree with Alexander Hamilton's statement that the "Judiciary is the weakest branch of government." Explain and discuss the powers of court in relation to the executive and the legislature. Be specific and use examples.
• A hotly debated issue in recent years has involved judicial restraint verses judicial activism.
• Describe these two judicial philosophies & explain their differences.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.