Is Race Relevant? Descriptive Representation and Support for the Courts

Presenters/Authors

• Nancy S. Scherer, Wellesley CollegeFollow
• Brett W. Curry, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

4-12-2007

Copyright

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Abstract or Description

Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association

Utilizing an experimental design, we survey the general population--including an oversample of African Americans--to investigate the impact that increased racial diversity on the federal bench plays in shaping public support for the courts.

Additional Information

Link to Program: https://www.mpsanet.org/Portals/65/Conference/Program%20Archive/mpsa_prog07.pdf?ver=2016-08-02-122429-547

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association

Location

Chicago, IL

Recommended Citation

Scherer, Nancy S., Brett W. Curry. 2007. "Is Race Relevant? Descriptive Representation and Support for the Courts." Political Science & International Studies: Faculty Presentations (1991-2021). Presentation 259.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/poli-sci-facpres/259