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Public Opinion, Court Legitimacy, and Support for the Rule of Law
Wed, September 29, 2:00 to 3:30pm PDT (2:00 to 3:30pm PDT), TBASession Submission Type: Virtual Created Panel
Session Description
Lacking the ability to enforce or implement their own rulings, public support for courts and judges is fundamental for sustaining court power and legitimacy. Papers in this panel assess how diversity on the bench and changes in judicial selection norms may alter or condition citizen perceptions and support of courts and judges. This panel also addresses how citizen support can be evaluated across political contexts where courts are charged with upholding the rule of law.
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Individual Presentations
Norm Erosion in Judicial Confirmations and Attitudes Toward the Supreme Court - Michael Salamone, Washington State University
People Beneath Robes: How Identity Impacts Judicial Legitimacy - Joshua Boston, Bowling Green State University; Benjamin Kassow, University of North Dakota; Ali Shiraz Masood, Rhodes College; David Ryan Miller, Vanderbilt University
The Stability of Public Support for the Rule of Law - Amanda Driscoll; Jay Krehbiel, West Virginia University; Michael J. Nelson, The Pennsylvania State University
Understanding the Link Between Representation and Legitimacy in the Judiciary - Scott J Hofer, St. Francis College; Susan Vivian Achury, Lycoming College; Jason P. Casellas, University of Houston; Matthew Ward, University of Louisiana at Lafayette