What Does the Story of the Gang of 14 Tell

question 142

Essay

What does the story of the gang of 14 tell us about the impact of politics on judicial decision-making? Are actions like these likely to affect judicial independence, as envisioned by the Framers? Why do you think so?

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Definitions:

Manifest Functions

The explicit and intended outcomes or consequences of social institutions and processes.

Empirical Science

A branch of science that relies on observation, experimentation, and evidence-based methodologies to acquire knowledge.

Verstehen

The process of understanding social behavior from the point of view of those engaged in it.

Weber

Refers to Max Weber, a German sociologist and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society, religion, and the development of capitalist economies.