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I suggest reading the attached text.

Good research!

http://books.google.com.br/books?id=amtV90ig9-8C&pg=PA103&lpg=PA103&dq=What+is+the+relationship+between+stateness,+Supreme+Courts+and+the+Judiciary+institutions&source=bl&ots=jqXK6IoOVy&sig=fxSCUFGsLY8jw2YGPmB8EX3d4p0&hl=pt-BR&sa=X&ei=kIjzU4rmB4LLsAToi4LwAg&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=What%20is%20the%20relationship%20between%20stateness%2C%20Supreme%20Courts%20and%20the%20Judiciary%20institutions&f=false

http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-090X2012000300012

http://books.google.com.br/books?id=SjmEAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=What+is+the+relationship+between+stateness,+Supreme+Courts+and+the+Judiciary+institutions&source=bl&ots=q69PuxC83e&sig=HJy6jNiHp7q4Dqv0j3AIjaB5ipU&hl=pt-BR&sa=X&ei=kIjzU4rmB4LLsAToi4LwAg&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=What%20is%20the%20relationship%20between%20stateness%2C%20Supreme%20Courts%20and%20the%20Judiciary%20institutions&f=false

Dear Carlos,

The question has profound implications. In the classical sense, we regard Legislature, Executive and Judiciary as the three dimensions through which a sovereign (state) expresses itself. The foundations for the state and its institutions through which it functions, including the three dimensions mentioned above, are laid down in the country's constitution. The Supreme Court being the apex court, is vested with the power to interpret the constitutional provisions so that the functions of the state remain within the boundaries set by the relevant constitutional provision.

Thus, we see that the relationship between the state and supreme court is that of an actor and his mentor - the actor does what is required for the good of the citizens and the mentor makes sure that the actions of the actor are within the bounds of morality as prescribed in the constitution.

The state building process or the making of a strong country is directly proportional to the extent the state complies with rule of law - both in its domestic functions and in its international obligations. Thus rule of law (therefore the role of judicial institutions and supreme court) become important indicators of good governance in a country. Particularly after Kaufmann and Kraay came up with Governance Indicators (GI) in 1996 and their adoption by World Bank for assessing countries across the world, rule of law has gained considerable academic attention. You could check with world bank web site for some interesting reads on the subject.

Though not exactly on the relationship between supreme court and the state, there is a paper that I have hosted on my RG profile on human rights law and state sovereignty. If you find it useful, please feel free to download and cite.

Have a great day!! 

Thank you so much, for your help.

several years ago I wtrote an extensive paper on the rebuilding of the judicial institutions in Iraq and Afghanistan, on the basis of my experience as a refugee judge after hearing members of the judiciaires of those countries under the regimes of saddam Hussein and Najibullah. If you are interested, contact me at [email protected]

Dear Carlos, I have suggestions on the U.S.Courts, in particular historical  and political approaches. 

I wrote a couple of papers about the case of the Colombian Supreme Court as you may see here in my profile at Researchgate.

Saludos desde Colombia.   

I suggest the attached files, dear Carlos.

Martonio

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The question and topics you raised are one of the central dilemma and puzzles of any modern constitutional democracy. Judiciary building and on the other side trust building towards this institution by the side of whole society is not only legal or political challenge it has organic societal roots. In this prism and insight, I will offer you some to my understanding and perception valuable sources which firmly help you to implement your job smoothly.

Governing from the Bench The Supreme Court of Canada and the Judicial Role Emmett Macfarlane Law and Society Series UBC Press 2013

The House of Lords Its Parliamentary and Judicial Roles

Edited by PAUL CARMICHAEL and BRICE DICKSON H A R T -

PUBLISHING OXFORD 1999

Constitutional REVOLUTIONS Pragmatism and the Role of Judicial Review in American Constitutionalism Robert Justin Lipkin Duke University Press Durham and London 2000

Please, find attached files.

All the best,

Karlo Godoladze

Thanks a lot Karlo, the book on Canadian case is very interesting.