When something is not evenly distributed or lacks proportionality. In this context, an imbalanced Supreme Court refers to a situation where there is an unequal representation of different ideological perspectives among its justices.
Related terms
Majority Opinion: A written explanation by members of the Supreme Court who agree with each other's reasoning and conclusions.
Dissenting Opinion: An opinion written by a justice who disagrees with the majority's decision.
Confirmation Process: The procedure through which nominees for positions on the Supreme Court are reviewed and approved by Congress.