The priestly tribe : the Supreme Court's image in the American mind /

Perry illuminates the Supreme Court's unique advantages in sustaining a noble public image by its stewardship of the revered Constitution, its constant embrace of the rule of law, the justices' life tenure, its symbols of impartiality and integrity, and a resolute determination to keep its...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Perry, Barbara A. (Barbara Ann), 1956-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1999.
Temas:
United States. > Supreme Court > Public opinion.
États-Unis. > Supreme Court > Opinion publique.
United States. > Supreme Court.
Public opinion > United States.
Opinion publique > États-Unis.
LAW > Government > Federal.
Public opinion.
United States.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: "The Brethren" in "Closed Chambers"?
  • The "Priestly Tribe" or "Nine Old Men"? Images of the Court during the New Deal
  • From "Potato Hole" to "Marble Palace": How the Court presents itself
  • High priests or "Nine Scorpions"? How the justices present themselves
  • Defrocking the priests? Media presentations of the Court
  • "Do the justices wear clothes?" Public perceptions of the Court
  • Conclusion: "God save this Honorable Court!"

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