A study of the American court system, examining the history, organization, and day-to-day operations of the federal and state courts, and discussing the selection process for judges, the civil court process, judicial policies, and other topics.
Twenty-six articles present opposing viewpoints on issues related to the American legal system, discussing the civil justice system, the jury system, fairness in the criminal justice system, and the role of the media. Includes discussion questions and an annotated list of related organizations.
Examines the 1967 Supreme Court Case in which the court ruled that juvenile courts cannot deprive children of certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Examines controversial aspects of America's court system such as whether the concept of trial by jury is outmoded, the courts are racially biased, or media coverage of trials should be limited.
Examines the ways in which laws and punishment were administered during the Middle Ages, and describes various crimes, Medieval prisons, courts, and much more.
