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The Priestly Tribe : The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind
The Priestly Tribe The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind Author:Barbara A. Perry Perry illuminates the Supreme Court's unique advantages in sustaining a noble public image by its stewardship of the revered Constitution, its constant embrace of the rule of law, the justices' life tenure, its symbols of impartiality and integrity, and a resolute determination to keep its distance from the media. She argues that the Court has b... more »olstered these advantages to avoid traps that have marred Congressional and presidential images, and she demonstrates how the Court has escaped the worst of media coverage.« less