Despite Their Prominence in the American Political System, the Federal

question 73

Essay

Despite their prominence in the American political system, the federal courts have traditionally been subject to serious limitations on their power.Discuss the five major limitations on the power of the federal courts and explain what, if anything, the courts have done in recent decades to overcome these limitations.

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Definitions:

Exploitation And Class

The act of taking advantage of a lower class by an upper class, using their labor for personal gain without fair compensation.

Class Consciousness

The awareness individuals have of their social class and the associated interests, often leading to collective political action.

False Consciousness

A concept in Marxist theory concerning the way in which material, ideological, and institutional processes in capitalist society mislead members of the proletariat.

Antonio Gramsci's

Refers to the theories and ideas of Antonio Gramsci, an Italian Marxist philosopher and political theorist, known for his notions on cultural hegemony and the role of intellectuals in society.