Do Americans Understand the Judicial Philosophies They Endorse? Evidence From Mass and Elite Surveys
Published online on July 07, 2026
Abstract
Political Research Quarterly, Ahead of Print.
Although members of the mass public express support for judicial philosophies--such as originalism--and evaluate nominees and decisions accordingly, it remains unclear whether they apply these philosophies in a coherent and consistent manner. In general, ...
Although members of the mass public express support for judicial philosophies--such as originalism--and evaluate nominees and decisions accordingly, it remains unclear whether they apply these philosophies in a coherent and consistent manner. In general, ...