Full Description
Judicial Behavior and Policymaking introduces students to the politics of judging, exploring why judges make the decisions they do, who has the power to influence judicial decision-making, and what the consequences of court decisions are for policymaking. Further, this text familiarizes students with the methods that professional political scientists use to conduct research about the courts, including the quantitative analysis of data. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, this accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics.
Contents
Chapter 1: Judges as Policymakers
Part One: Theories of Judicial Behavior
Chapter 2: The Attitudinal Model
Chapter 3: The Legal Model
Chapter 4: The Strategic Model
Part Two: Judges in American Politics
Chapter 5: Judicial Selection and Retention
Chapter 6: Courts and the Public
Chapter 7: The Impact of Courts
