Courts do not simply dominate American policymaking.

Evidence

Because courts regularly decide cases that involve important policy issues, it might seem that they are in a position to dominate policymaking in the United States. But in actuality the relationship between judicial decisions and public policy is quite complex. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 191

Categorization

• recurring: this claim recurs 3 times within its source
• XREF: connects to: Courts rarely dictate policy because rulings need political support.; Courts lack the power to dictate public policy and depend on political support — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 212; Courts lack the remedial flexibility and cost-benefit tools of other policymakers — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 2871 (+9 more)

Broader Connections

• Courts lack the power to dictate public policy and depend on political support #corroborates (0.92) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 212
• Courts depend on the other branches to enforce their judgments. #corroborates (0.88) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1648
• Most judicial policymaking gives effect to rather than overrides democratic will. #corroborates (0.85) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1500
• Courts lack the remedial flexibility and cost-benefit tools of other policymakers #corroborates (0.78) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 2871