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Monday, November 17, 2008

The President and the Courts

How do presidents try to influence the courts? Once way is through legal arguments. Note the role of the Solicitor General.

Supreme Court nominations can be crucial.
  • See the story behind Justice Fortas.
  • See the story behind Justice O'Connor.
    Now President Obama may get to shape the Court:



    (With this video, start at about 2:40)


    The Court can check the executive:

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