We explore the extent to which status quo (SQ) models, whether situational or psychological, are useful for modeling decision making on the U.S. Supreme Court. We conclude that such models, when combined with other variables, are useful for modeling Supreme Court decision making at the...

Considering constitutional judicial review of policy, the power of courts to annul legislation, as a political insurance mechanism to protect against losses from adverse election outcomes, the paper analyzes three questions: First, under what circumstances a political ruler, who wins an election...