The autonomous state legislative theory runs contrary to the 12 Amendment’s anticipated democratizing impact on presidential elections.
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
What if the Supreme Court had had term limits from the beginning?
The Supreme Court has increasingly been seen with more distrust, with more and more Americans now favor term limits for its justices.
Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Supreme Court Term Limits
A recent AP and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests that 67% of Americans support Supreme Court term limits.
How the Founders Intended To Check The Supreme Court’s Power
When they feel the justices have gone beyond their authority, the president and Congress can take measures to restrain SCOTUS.
US Supreme Court Set To Tear Up More Protections
In an ideologically motivated decision, the court struck down the constitutional right to abortion and is set to strike down more rights.
Supreme Court To Hear Case On State Legislatures’ Power Over Elections
The Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit that could fundamentally alter state election management in yet another contentious move.
Majority of Americans Want Supreme Court Term Limits
Following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade most Americans want a reform of the Supreme Court with the adoption of term limits.
Supreme Court Expands State Power Over Native American Tribes
The Supreme Court Wednesday dramatically increased state power over Native American tribes and undercut its own 2020 ruling.
Democracy’s Summer Blockbusters
The summer will be legally and politically charged particularly with the January 6 committee hearings scheduled to begin June 9.
The 800-Pound Gorilla Of Election Law Cases
The Supreme Court will decide next week whether to settle the debate about the power of state legislatures in federal elections.