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The Supreme Court's power is primarily that of opposition to the other branches of government.” Disc
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The Supreme Court's power is primarily that of opposition to the other branches of government." Disc The role of the Supreme Court in American government and society is best understood by examining first of all the Constitution of the United States and the role assigned to the Court in that document, and in the early legislation passed concerning the court. However, since the Constitution is necessarily vague on this point it will be necessary to look at the way in which the Court has perceived its own role. To do this, I will contrast the views and activities of some earlier courts, especially that under Chief Justice Marshall ("the great Chief Justice"), with the activities of the Supreme Court during the New Deal period and the presidency of Roosevelt. My intention is to show that the Court's main power lies in its ability to oppose government, but that it also has...
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