To ensure that laws are constitutional

To interpret the meaning of laws

To resolve disputes between citizens

To oversee the executive branch

It can limit the power of the legislative and executive branches.

It can protect the rights of minorities and disadvantaged groups.

It can promote greater public participation in government.

It can lead to gridlock and political instability.

It can create tension and conflict between the two branches.

It can lead to cooperation and collaboration between the two branches.

It has no impact on the relationship between the two branches.

It can strengthen the power of the legislative branch.

The principle that courts should follow precedent

The principle that courts should interpret laws strictly

The principle that courts should give deference to the decisions of other courts

The principle that courts should consider the intent of the legislature when interpreting laws

It can protect their rights and ensure equal treatment under the law.

It can limit their rights and make it more difficult for them to achieve equality.

It has no impact on their rights.

It can lead to discrimination against them.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution broadly and actively enforce individual rights.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution narrowly and defer to the decisions of the legislature and executive.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution according to its original meaning.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution in a way that promotes social justice.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution narrowly and defer to the decisions of the legislature and executive.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution according to its original meaning.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution in a way that promotes social justice.

A philosophy that judges should interpret the constitution broadly and actively enforce individual rights.

It can strengthen the power of the federal government.

It can strengthen the power of the states.

It has no impact on the balance of power between the federal government and the states.

It can lead to conflict between the federal government and the states.

The principle that the decisions of the Supreme Court are final and binding on all other courts.

The principle that the decisions of the Supreme Court are only binding on the federal courts.

The principle that the decisions of the Supreme Court are only binding on the state courts.

The principle that the decisions of the Supreme Court are not binding on any other courts.

It can create tension and conflict between the courts and the other branches.

It can lead to cooperation and collaboration between the courts and the other branches.

It has no impact on the relationship between the courts and the other branches.

It can strengthen the power of the courts.

The principle that the three branches of government should be independent and have separate powers.

The principle that the three branches of government should work together and share power.

The principle that the three branches of government should be subordinate to the Supreme Court.

The principle that the three branches of government should be equal in power.

It can make it more difficult for the government to respond to changing circumstances.

It can make it easier for the government to respond to changing circumstances.

It has no impact on the ability of the government to respond to changing circumstances.

It can lead to gridlock and political instability.

The principle that the government is subject to the law and must act in accordance with the law.

The principle that the government is above the law and can act however it wants.

The principle that the law is only binding on citizens and not on the government.

The principle that the law is only binding on the courts and not on the other branches of government.

It can increase the legitimacy of the government by ensuring that the government acts in accordance with the constitution.

It can decrease the legitimacy of the government by making it more difficult for the government to act.

It has no impact on the legitimacy of the government.

It can lead to gridlock and political instability.

The principle that courts should defer to the decisions of other branches of government, especially when those decisions involve complex policy issues.

The principle that courts should not defer to the decisions of other branches of government, even when those decisions involve complex policy issues.

The principle that courts should defer to the decisions of other courts, even when those decisions involve complex policy issues.

The principle that courts should not defer to the decisions of other courts, even when those decisions involve complex policy issues.