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Looking Ahead: October Term 2016, Glenn Harlan Reynolds
Looking Ahead: October Term 2016, Glenn Harlan Reynolds
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This essay looks at leading cases set for the Supreme Court's next term, at some cases the Supreme Court chose not to hear, and at other events, such as a possible recusal by Justice Ginsburg in a disputed election case, that may set the agenda for the coming term. In addition, it looks at the diminished role of the United States Supreme Court as an appellate body in relation to the Courts of Appeal and the state courts.
Of Coups And The Constitution, Glenn Harlan Reynolds
Of Coups And The Constitution, Glenn Harlan Reynolds
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Military coups d'etat are a relatively common means of government turnover in many countries, but not in the United States. This paper looks at a number of factors in the United States' Constitution and political culture that make military coups less likely, as well as at some changes in both that may reduce the degree of protection. It also offers some suggestions on how to ensure that America's coup-resistance remains strong.