The Political Foundations of Judicial Independence in Dictatorship and Democracy
| Author | : Brad Epperly |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198845027 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198845022 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Political Foundations of Judicial Independence in Dictatorship and Democracy by : Brad Epperly
Download or read book The Political Foundations of Judicial Independence in Dictatorship and Democracy written by Brad Epperly and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do political actors tolerate courts able to check their power? This book argues that judicial independence as electorally-induced 'insurance' is about the risks of losing power, risks that are higher in autocratic regimes. Using a mixed-methods approach, it develops a theory of both de facto and de jure independence across regime type.
