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The Supreme Court Political Question Doctrine<\/h1>\n
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\n By Madison Hess, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Edward Maggio, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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The political question doctrine allows courts to avoid issues better handled by Congress or the president. It maintains the separation of powers by informing courts how to determine whether or not they should hear a case. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Every lawsuit begins with a plaintiff seeking justice. Sometimes, plaintiffs bring forth issues that may challenge the boundaries of judicial authority. Courts can’t hear all types of cases. The concept of justiciability concerns the type of case or controversy that a court can decide.<\/p>\r\n

A few of the factors a court must consider in determining if it can hear a case include:<\/p>\r\n