The Supreme Court: The Nation's Balance Wheel or Tipping Point?
The article explores the role of the Supreme Court in the US government system. It looks at how the Court interacts with the President, Congress, the bureaucracy, public opinion, lobbying, and lower courts. The researchers suggest that the Supreme Court acts as a balance wheel in the nation's governance. They find that the Court has informal alliances with the President, clashes with the bureaucracy, and is influenced by public opinion and lobbying efforts. The study concludes that the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of power in the US government.