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O'Leary, Rosemary; Wise, Charles R. – Public Administration Review, 1991
The Supreme Court's Missouri v Jenkins decision changed the role of school administrators as well as their ability to set priorities and control implementation. By sanctioning court-ordered taxation, it also involved legislators in the partnership, although the courts are clearly senior partners in the relationship. (SK)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Judges, Court Litigation, Legislators
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Schotten, Peter M. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1990
Examines present lack of judicial restraint by analyzing "Missouri v. Jenkins," a case upholding a court-ordered tax increase to fund school desegregation. Maintains that elected representatives placate interest groups and abdicate power in favor of the courts when political decisions are unpopular. Questions the implications for future…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Court Role, Democratic Values, Educational Equity (Finance)