Essay question:
The Howard Gilman's article reveals how political parties use the Courts to advance their policy goals. Similarly, the McGuire and Caldeira's paper discloses how professional lawyers and organized interests act as critical agents in the process of building the Supreme Court's agenda.
In light of these two articles and the Mishler and Sheehan's paper, please answer these questions: Do you think the Supreme Court acts as a counter majoritarian institution? What is the impact of public opinion on the court?