美国法律解释权的配置与行使探析

Reserch on the Distribution and Exercise of America's Power of Legal Interpretation

美国法律解释权的配置与行使具有明显的发展脉络。18世纪以前,法律解释权的配置不确定。18～19世纪前期,逐步确立法院的法律解释权。19世纪中期到20世纪前期,法院保守地行使法律解释权。20世纪中期以来,法院与时俱进地行使法律解释权。美国法律解释权的这种配置和行使状况,深受美国社会发展状况和法律自身情况的影响。

There is a clear development venation of distribution and exercise of America＇ s power of legal inter- pretation. Before 18th century, the distribution of that power is unsure. From 18th to early 19th, courts gradually had that power. From middle of 19th to early 20th, courts exercised it conservatively. After middle 20th, courts use it with keeping pace with the times. This kind of distribution and exercise of America＇ s power of legal interpretation is deeply influenced by the development situation of American society and its law.