Majority Rule or Minority Will: Adherence to Precedent on the U.S. Supreme Court
by Jeffrey A. Segal, Harold J. Spaeth
A detailed study of how Supreme Court justices balance precedent with policy preferences, based on extensive empirical analysis of Court decisions.
About This Book
This book explores the role of precedent in Supreme Court decision-making.
It analyzes whether justices follow established rulings or pursue their own policy goals.
The study draws on extensive data from Court opinions and voting records.
Authors Jeffrey A. Segal and Harold J. Spaeth provide a detailed empirical examination.
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