Constitution Quote by Marites Dañguilan Vitug
““The Supreme Court, the final arbiter of legal conflicts, reviews, acts of the executive and Congress. With this power, the Court is seen as a political institution as well. "Because the key provisions of the Constitution are couched in grand ambiguities and because the key provisions concern the larger issues of our life, of our liberties, and of our happiness, the Supreme Court, by the exercise of judicial review, wields tremendous political power," Joaquin Bernas, a Jesuit priest and constitutionalist, said.””
About This Quote
The Supreme Court holds vast political power through judicial review, interpreting ambiguous constitutional provisions.
In simple terms: The Court can shape politics by interpreting the Constitution.
Key Takeaway
Recognize judicial influence on policy.
Themes
law
politics
constitution
judicial review
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
Constitution:1
Judicial:1
Judicial review:1
Political power:1
Supreme court:1
War:0
Congress Power:0
Provisions Constitution:0
When to use this quote
- legal studies
- civic education
- policy analysis
- public discourse
- government accountability
Key Concepts
constitutional law
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does judicial power affect democracy?
- Should courts be more restrained?
A Different Perspective
Judicial review can be constrained by political pressures.
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