Difference between revisions of "Political logic"
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Political logic can be confirmed by other forms of reasoning or logic, but often political logic can arrive more quickly at an accurate prediction. | Political logic can be confirmed by other forms of reasoning or logic, but often political logic can arrive more quickly at an accurate prediction. | ||
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| + | The phrase "political logic" has been used a handful of times in court cases, most notably in a dissent by Judge Wisdom (a dissent later adopted by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]) in which he wrote: | ||
| + | {{cquote|'The political logic of federalism supports placing the burden of persuasion on those urging national action.'}} | ||
| + | ''McKenna v. Wallis'', 344 F.2d 432, 445 (5th Cir. 1964) (quoting Wechsler, ''The Political Safeguards of Federalism: The Role of the States in the Composition and Selection of the National Government'', 54 Colum.L.Rev. 543, 545 (1954)). | ||
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Revision as of 01:09, May 16, 2021
Political logic is a style of reasoning that recognizes the political pressures that are likely to cause a particular outcome. Political logic can be useful in analyzing opportunities, the stock market, legal trials, religious movements, and even personal decision-making.
Political logic can be confirmed by other forms of reasoning or logic, but often political logic can arrive more quickly at an accurate prediction.
Cited in court cases
The phrase "political logic" has been used a handful of times in court cases, most notably in a dissent by Judge Wisdom (a dissent later adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court) in which he wrote:
| “ | 'The political logic of federalism supports placing the burden of persuasion on those urging national action.' | ” |
McKenna v. Wallis, 344 F.2d 432, 445 (5th Cir. 1964) (quoting Wechsler, The Political Safeguards of Federalism: The Role of the States in the Composition and Selection of the National Government, 54 Colum.L.Rev. 543, 545 (1954)).