The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics
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"The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics" is a book by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer examining how political polarization threatens the legitimacy and functioning of the judiciary.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1465825 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics Context triple: [Stephen G. Breyer, notableWork, The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics]
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A.
The Nature of the Judicial Process
The Nature of the Judicial Process is a classic 1921 legal treatise in which Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo analyzes how judges actually decide cases, exploring the interplay of precedent, logic, and social policy in judicial decision-making.
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B.
The Court and the Constitution
The Court and the Constitution is a scholarly book by legal scholar and former U.S. Solicitor General Archibald Cox examining the role and evolution of the Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.
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C.
A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law
A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law is a book in which Justice Antonin Scalia articulates and defends his textualist approach to statutory and constitutional interpretation in the American legal system.
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D.
The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice
*The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice* is a memoir and collection of essays by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor that explores the history, principles, and role of the American legal system through her personal experiences and reflections.
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E.
The Role of the Supreme Court in American Government
The Role of the Supreme Court in American Government is a scholarly work that analyzes how the U.S. Supreme Court shapes constitutional interpretation, public policy, and the balance of powers within the American political system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics Target entity description: "The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics" is a book by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer examining how political polarization threatens the legitimacy and functioning of the judiciary.
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A.
The Nature of the Judicial Process
The Nature of the Judicial Process is a classic 1921 legal treatise in which Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo analyzes how judges actually decide cases, exploring the interplay of precedent, logic, and social policy in judicial decision-making.
-
B.
The Court and the Constitution
The Court and the Constitution is a scholarly book by legal scholar and former U.S. Solicitor General Archibald Cox examining the role and evolution of the Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.
-
C.
A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law
A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law is a book in which Justice Antonin Scalia articulates and defends his textualist approach to statutory and constitutional interpretation in the American legal system.
-
D.
The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice
*The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice* is a memoir and collection of essays by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor that explores the history, principles, and role of the American legal system through her personal experiences and reflections.
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E.
The Role of the Supreme Court in American Government
The Role of the Supreme Court in American Government is a scholarly work that analyzes how the U.S. Supreme Court shapes constitutional interpretation, public policy, and the balance of powers within the American political system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| addresses |
impact of partisanship on legal institutions
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public trust in judicial decisions ⓘ threats to the legitimacy of courts ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage public understanding of the Supreme Court
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explain how courts maintain authority ⓘ warn about risks of politicizing the judiciary ⓘ |
| author |
Stephen G. Breyer
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surface form:
Stephen Breyer
Stephen G. Breyer ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discusses |
checks and balances
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confirmation process for Supreme Court justices ⓘ constitutional interpretation ⓘ dangers of politicizing the courts ⓘ judicial restraint ⓘ legitimacy of the judiciary ⓘ partisan polarization in the United States ⓘ perception of the Supreme Court as political ⓘ relationship between courts and public opinion ⓘ role of precedent ⓘ |
| genre |
legal literature
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political commentary ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
caution against viewing judges as politicians
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defense of judicial independence ⓘ |
| hasTitle | The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics self-link ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Supreme Court of the United States
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surface form:
United States Supreme Court
judicial independence ⓘ judicial legitimacy ⓘ political polarization ⓘ public confidence in the judiciary ⓘ rule of law ⓘ separation of powers ⓘ |
| notableFor |
analysis of the relationship between law and politics
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being written by a former U.S. Supreme Court justice ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American constitutional law
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Supreme Court of the United States ⓘ democratic governance ⓘ judicial review ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers interested in law and politics
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students of law and political science ⓘ |
| workOf |
Stephen G. Breyer
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surface form:
Stephen Breyer
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