Democracy in America

What are the three points Tocqueville makes about judicial power?

Chapters 6-8

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There are three general characteristics of judicial power: its role is to act as arbitrator, it rules on particular cases rather than general principles, and it can only act when called upon. American's do hold to these principles, but the judges there have an unusual amount of political power. The reason is that the courts can base decisions of the constitution, allowing them to override some laws.

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