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The Court

Others have argued that some issues are simply too politically sensitive for courts to intervene in (e.g., the president’s war-making powers). If courts become embroiled in ordinary political disputes and are seen as just another political actor trying to advance its ideology, interests, and preferences, then the legitimacy of the institution can be gravely damaged. Supreme Court intervened in the 2000 presidential election and, ultimately, determined the winner. In general, judges are mindful of threats to the legitimacy of the courts and are unwilling to put it at risk in order to prevail in any particular political or legal controversy. Us Courts Front Page These two great legal traditions are similar, in that they are products of western culture although there are significant differences between the two traditions. Civil law courts are profoundly based upon Roman Law, specifically a civil body of law entitled "Corpus iuris civilis". This theory of civil law was redisc...

What Is Digital Currency?

The GIP Digital Watch observatory reflects on a wide variety of themes and actors involved in global digital policy, curated by a dedicated team of experts from around the world. To submit updates about your organisation, or to join our team of curators, or to enquire about partnerships, write to us at We look forward to hearing from you. The Digital Watch is an initiative of the Geneva Internet Platform, supported of the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Bordo pointed to the Bahamas’ digital currency as an example of how the unbanked can benefit. “We know the implications of potentially issuing a digital dollar are profound. They’re extraordinarily wide-ranging,” a senior administration official told reporters on a call Tuesday. Thales helps more than 3,000 financial institutions, retailers, and other players meet the challenges of payments. We See Clear Advantages In A Central Bank Driven Digital Currency: Fm This is why you would read of the Turkish Lir...