The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics Free Audiobook Download by Stephen Breyer

The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics is a talk delivered by Justice Stephen Breyer on June 29, 2008 at George Washington University in which Breyer analyzes Supreme Court's role in American life.

The Court is the final word on virtually any legal issue. It was created by Article III of the Constitution to serve as the highest court in the U.S. The text of Article III provides, 'The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made...'

The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics is a journey through some of the most significant cases that have been decided by the Supreme Court. Breyer, who has been on the court for nearly 30 years, explains his reasoning behind each case and provides insight into what might happen with future decisions.

This audiobook is read by the author himself and is a very good listen. The book outlines a number of different issues concerning power and the courts in America, including topics such as bias from judges, judicial activism, and the danger of "high-handed" judgments.

Stephen Breyer's book starts by providing a great overview of the power of the US Supreme Court and its role in American life. Breyer captures the essence of his argument with words like "The Court is not only our highest court; it is also our most important one." This audiobook can be downloaded for free at Librivox.

The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer is a book about how politics can undermine court supremacy. Breyer wrote the book to demonstrate how entrenched political interests would seek to undermine constitutional principles and other constraints on government power if they discovered a way in which they could get their way in politics. He argues that these political interests are pernicious, notwithstanding their short-term appeal, because they challenge the authority of courts and frustrate the rule of law.