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Can the Supreme Court be free of politics? Do we want it to be? Normativeconstitutional theory has long concerned itself with the legitimate scope andlimits of judicial review. Too often theorists seek to resolve that issue byeliminating politics from constitutional decisionmaking. In contrast TerriPeretti argues for an openly political role for the Supreme Court.Peretti asserts that politically motivated constitutional decisionmaking is notonly inevitable it is legitimate and desirable as well. When Supreme Courtjustices decide in accordance with their ideological values or consider thelikely political reaction to the Courts decisions a number of benefitsresult. The Courts performance of political representation and consensusbuilding functions is enhanced and the effectiveness of political checks onthe Court is increased. Thus political motive in constitutional decisionmaking does not lead to judicial tyranny as many claim but goes far toprevent it. Using pluralist theory Peretti further argues that a politicalCourt possesses instrumental value in American democracy. As one of manydiverse and redundant political institutions the Court enhances both systemstability and the quality of policymaking particularly regarding the breadthof interests represented. «
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