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Should U.S. courts, and in particular the United States Supreme Court look to the laws of other nations for guidance when deciding important issues, including those involving rights granted by the Constitution? If so, what impact might this have on their decisions? Please explain.

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4. The Supreme Court's ability to invalidate unconsti-tutional laws might be construed as undemocratic because judges, who are appointed to their posi¬tion and are not accountable to the electorate, are given the power to interpret the Constitution and make final decisions.

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The Supreme Court's ability to invalidate unconstitutional laws might be construed as undemocratic because judges, who are appointed to their position and are not accountable to the electorate, are given the power to interpret the Constitution and make final decisions.

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