Controversial decisions are rulings made by courts that generate significant disagreement or debate among society due to their potential impact on constitutional interpretation or public policy.
Related terms
Dissenting Opinion: A written explanation by a judge who disagrees with the majority opinion in a court decision.
Judicial Activism: The philosophy that judges should interpret the Constitution in light of ongoing changes in society and values.
Checks and Balances: The system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit or influence the actions of other branches.