Can Courts be Bulwarks of Democracy?

Can Courts be Bulwarks of Democracy?
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 173
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ISBN-10 : 9781316516737
ISBN-13 : 1316516733
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Book Synopsis Can Courts be Bulwarks of Democracy? by : Jeffrey K. Staton

Download or read book Can Courts be Bulwarks of Democracy? written by Jeffrey K. Staton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that independent courts can defend democracy by encouraging political elites to more prudently exercise their powers.


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