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What is Judicial Review

Chapter 5
Social Jurisprudence in the Changing of Social Norms: Emerging Research and Opportunities
The power of the judiciary to interpret and overturn actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.
Published in Chapter:
Social Change: The Power of Place
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 37
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7961-8.ch005
Abstract
The differences between states and within states are profound, and while that has long been true, it is much more consequential to LGBT individuals since the legalization of same-sex marriage. Social change relating to LGBT issues were originally addressed in a 1997 article written by Thomas Stoddard titled “Bleeding Heart: Reflections on Using the Law to Make Social Change.” This chapter uses his framework and examines legislative responses to the legalization of same-sex marriage focusing on place.
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Chapter 6
The Future of LGBT Politics
The review by a court of law of some act or failure to act by a government entity, or the review by the U.S. Supreme Court of the highest courts in every state to decide the constitutionality of the acts of the legislative and executive branches within their jurisdictions.
Published in Chapter: The Future of LGBT Politics; From: Social Jurisprudence in the Changing of Social Norms: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Conclusion: The Supreme Court and the Future of LGBTQ Rights
Review by a court of law of some act or failure to act by a government entity, or a review by the U.S. Supreme Court of the highest courts in every state to decide the constitutionality of the acts of the legislative and executive branches within their jurisdictions.
Published in Chapter: Conclusion: The Supreme Court and the Future of LGBTQ Rights; From: Faith-Based Influences on Legislative Decision Making: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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The Exploration of Diversity and Inclusion Programs Within Institutions of Higher Education
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