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The US Supreme Court

Too powerful and too political?

The Supreme Court has been accused of being too powerful and too political, with many recent controversial decisions. The court, rather than the elected branches, is increasingly responsible for shaping key areas of US public policy. Emma Kilheeney provides examples of areas where it is accused of overreaching

For both the AQA and Edexcel specifications, these cases could be used for questions in relating judiciary, civil liberties, federalism and checks and balances on the executive branch.

AQA Students are required to know two examples of landmark rulings and the significance of the judiciary in shaping one area of public policy.

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