ok, what I’ll be do instead of writing an outline, I’ll be throwing in all relevant notes and ideas that i would like to include in the essay. First i will start with the essay topic, then I’ll state my position for the thesis sentence. Just because i’m pro for one side of the argument does not mean, i don’t want to talk about the “cons” of the argument. In fact, this essay paper should be more of an against argument, but my position will be clear and for judicial review.
ESSAY TOPIC: JUDICIAL REVIEW
Analyze “This Anti-Democratic Institute” the pros and con arguments. Write of how the supreme court exercise this authority and what’s the courts role?
my position will be that, “although undemocratic, it should remain. it takes some power away from the states……..” Feel free to elaborate. On the essay i do want to talk extensively about how judicialreview is IN FACT a very undemocratic institude” Also Judicial review sets american courts apart from other countries
In the introductory i would like to talk about the origin of Judicial review. In here, i want to mention Marbury V. Madison. Chief Marshalls role, Judiciary act of 1789 article 3, Marshalls refusal to grant Marbury writ of mandamus in favor of marbury. More importantly the “Genius” behind Marshalls actions in establishing the JUDICIAL REVIEW.
NOTES:
these are notes to keep in mind and to be emphasising though out the essay. (How every public official is subject to judicial review. It’s controversial because it is UNDEMOCRATIC- leaving the ULTIMATE decision to the judiciary)
*THESE ARE NINE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE NOT NEITHER SELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OR ACCOUTABLE TO THE CITIZENS*
The judicial branch having the power to overturn legislation by executive and legislative branch.
one dominating theme of the essay should include this from my notes. “The Judiciary has become more of a policy making body more so than a legal body” <–important
I would also like to include formal and informa qualifications, tenure, the mention of popular justices (Holmes, Brandies, Marshall,Black)
I would like to mention also the current election and the possibility that George Bush might appoint as many as 3-4 justices before his term is up and how politics, party affiliation, and ideology play a dominating role rather than legislative role.
CHief Justice Renquist’s illness. Pro-Life Pro CHoice justices. No Litmus tests, as promised by george bush, even though my position is that he is lying.
Well I hope this is enough information to complete my essay. The ideas and notes that i mention is what i like the essay to consist of. Both historical and even current events. But more so on Judicial review and its undemocratic institute. Keep in mind that my position in the thesis statement will be from a liberal point of view. i’m in favor Marshall’s and ‘Federalists because it took power away from the states and nationalized government. It gave the National Government final say so on any State laws declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court. Oh one other thing. please include Gideon V. Wainwright. very important case in which the supreme court overturned the state’s decision and the bases that every citizen is entitled to counsel. <—part of class discussion
this is it for now. unless something comes up i will try and contact you. my number is
