supreme court

Examines how the Supreme Court changed during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, discussing the landmark decisions and judicial appointments that impacted the Court during his administration.

"The rule of law is a core component of any modern society, and the people who interpret laws--judges--have a difficult job. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the United States. This title offers a discussion of one of America's . . . institutions, explaining what the court does, how justices are selected, and some of its . . . cases. Guided by accessible text and . . . photographs, readers will explore this . . . branch of the federal government"--Provided by publisher.

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Readers learn about Ginsburg's early life, her beginnings in law as a clerk in New York, her time as a lawyer for the ACLU, and her service on the US Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.