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Political Uncertainty, Reform Movements and Judicial Independence.

Authors :
Hoekstra, Valerie
Source :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association. 2006 Annual Meeting, p1. 0p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

In this paper I examine how political uncertainty and larger political reform efforts affect legislative decisions to alter the rules governing the selection, retention, and terms of state high court judges between 1850 and 2000. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*REFORMS
*POLITICAL stability
*LEGISLATION
*JUDICIAL selection & appointment
*APPELLATE courts

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
27209796

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