Overview
Judicial decision-making models are essential frameworks that help us understand how judges arrive at their decisions. These models, including Legal Realism, Formalism, Pragmatism, and Critical Legal Studies, provide insights into the various factors influencing judicial outcomes. By studying these ...
Key Terms
Example: Judges may consider community standards when making rulings.
Example: A judge applying a statute exactly as written.
Example: Judges making decisions based on the consequences of their rulings.
Example: Critiquing laws that disproportionately affect marginalized groups.
Example: A landmark case that sets a standard for similar cases.
Example: A court ruling that expands civil rights beyond statutory limits.
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The study of fundamental questions about law, including its nature, purpose, and the relationship between law and morality.
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The body of law that deals with the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution.
advancedComparative Law
The study of differences and similarities between the laws of different countries.
advancedKey Concepts
Legal RealismFormalismPragmatismCritical Legal Studies