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I. Basing Decisions on the Law Justices must base their opinion on the law, not on personal opinions. The Court must interpret laws and relate their interpretations to the Constitution itself, relevant statutes, and legal precedents. http://www.gleesonlaw.com/images/scales%20of%20justice.jpg

II. Views of the Justices Justices monitor important issues; some become identified with them. As justices retire, the majority voting blocs on certain issues may change. http://www.jud10.org/News/norris-bentley.jpg

III. Relations Among Justices Modern justices meet for discussion, but most communicate in writing. Personal relations among justices may influence the Court’s decisions. The chief justice’s skillful leadership can help promote harmony. http://outreach.uwyo.edu/correspondence/images/mail.jpg http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/dynamicgraphics/vc007/vc007059.jpg

IV. The Court and Society Although insulated from public opinion and political pressures, the Court needs public support; its authority depends in part on public acceptance. Justices are influenced by the values and beliefs of society; their decisions usually reflect important societal changes. http://secure.northlandmarine.com/images/ColBoysIceCaveRev06.jpg

V. Balancing the Court’s Power The power of presidents to fill vacancies on the Court, as has every full-term president except Carter, gives them influence over the Court. As head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for enforcing the Court’s decisions but may do so vigorously or with little enthusiasm. http://www.visitingdc.com/images/jimmy-carter-picture.jpg

V. Balancing the Court’s Power Congress has the power to limit the Court’s ability to hear certain cases; may propose a constitutional amendment to overturn a decision; may set, but not reduce, the justice’s salaries; uses its confirmation power to shape the Court’s position on social issues. http://www.theodoresworld.net/pcfreezone/wethepeople8.jpg

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