Representation in State Supreme Courts

The Evolution of State Supreme Courts

The Business of State Supreme Courts, 1870-1970

Judicial Activism in State Supreme Courts: Institutional Design and Judicial Behavior

Deconstructing Public Confidence in State Courts

Although researchers have consistently demonstrated the importance of confidence in public institutions like the courts, relatively little attention has been paid to understanding what confidence itself really is. This article presents data from two samples of community members, thereby building on and extending a preliminary investigation that sought to understand constructs related to confide...

Remaking the United States Supreme Court in the Courts’ of Appeals Image Draft (January 2009 Version)

Introduction I. The Case for Capacity A. Clarity B. Consistency C. Checks and Balances D. Summary II. Proposal to Expand Court Capacity A. Expand the Court 1. Size 2. Implementation B. Adopt Panel Decisionmaking C. Retain Limited En Banc Review III. Proposal Pros and Cons A. Potential Benefits 1. Credible Threat of Review 2. Entry and Exit 3. Court Composition 4. Court Cohesion 5. Judicial Educ...