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Chapter Summary: The Anglo-Americans have retained the characteristics of judicial power which are common to all nations-They have, however, made it a powerful political organ-How-In what the judicial system of the Anglo-Americans differs from that of all other nations-Why the American judges have the right of declaring the laws to be unconstitutional-How they use this right-Precautions taken by the legislator to prevent its abuse.
Judicial Power In The United States And Its Influence On Political Society.