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Peer reviewedSchotten, 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)
Berke, Joel S.; And Others – 1975
This document provides background information intended to help in the formulation of educational finance policy at the national level. The first chapter discusses variations in spending within and between states since the 1930s; causes for inequitable and inefficient revenue raising and resource allocation; and differences between states in…
Descriptors: Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Court Role, Educational Finance
