The Supreme Court and American Life: Does the Court make policy?
Readings:
Greenhouse, ch. 7
Buck v. Bell Link to Case and shown below
Questions:
1. How does the public view Supreme Court decisions?
2. Is the Court also a voice of our moral values (albeit unintentionally)
3. What are the Court’s policy inputs?
4. Has the Supreme Court become a dominant policy-maker In American politics?
5. Do Supreme Court decisions matter?
Background and Description of Buck v Bell Case: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Buck-v-Bell
apnews.com: Judge orders drug-addicted mother of 4 to not get pregnant
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: https://usm.maine.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/classes-programs/