Why Do Appellate Courts Function as Multi-Judge Bodies and How

question 8

Essay

Why do appellate courts function as multi-judge bodies and how might small group theory help us understand their behavior?

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Definitions:

Social Responsibility

The ethical framework suggesting that individuals or organizations should act in a way that benefits society at large.

Invisible Hand

A term coined by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating behavior of the marketplace.

Economic Power

Economic power refers to the ability of individuals, companies, or countries to influence or control economic conditions, markets, or resources.

Deontological Ethical Theories

Moral theories that prioritize adherence to duty or rules over the consequences of actions in determining the rightness of actions.