Self-study
Passage A.
P1
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Some legal theorists' position ·
Judges don't need to believe what they say
Support some legal theorists' position ·
Sincerity interferes with other important judicial considerations
Inference: according to some legal theorists, judges need to lie in order to do their jobs properly.
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Introduce opposing position ·
Principle of judicial sincerity
Prudential argument ·
Judicial sincerity is good because it promotes "prudential outcomes" (legally better outcomes)
E.g., better guidance to lower courts, better public opinion of the courts.
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Author's perspective ·
Prudential argument sidesteps the fact that judicial dishonesty is simply wrong
Alternative argument ·
Judicial sincerity is good because honesty is morally right
Author appears to favor this argument
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Topic of passage B ·
Arguments for judicial candor (sincerity)
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One argument ·
Candor is needed to limit judicial power
If judges lie about their reasoning, it's not possible to tell if they're "following the rules" when reaching decisions.
Another argument ·
Lying judges will damage public opinion of the courts
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Author's perspective ·
Judicial deception may sometimes be permissible, but it has major costs
Author's conclusion ·
Err on the side of judicial candor
Passage Style
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Neither passage seeks to answer this.
b
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Both passages answer this in the affirmative.
c
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Neither passage seeks to answer this. Both consider that candor is important for institutional legitimacy but neither claims it's required.
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Passage A does not seek to answer this. It says that transparency provides better guidance but that doesn't mean it's necessary. Passage B does not mention this.
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Passage A does not seek to answer this. Passage B answers in the negative, i.e., the