The U.S. Supreme Court and the Electoral ProcessDavid K. Ryden Academics and practitioners in both law and political science examine major themes raised by the role of Supreme Court decisions in shaping the electoral process. Both challenging and supporting Court actions, these diverse viewpoints show how Court actions mold not only electoral politics but also constitutional doctrine and fundamental concepts of democracy. |
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The U S Supreme Court the Electoral Process | 1 |
I | 10 |
The Courts | 58 |
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