"The Supreme Court serves as the final authority on the Constitution's meaning, giving it a crucial role in protecting individual rights. Its decisions can have an immediate effect on people's everyday lives"--Provided by publisher.
how raw politics tips the scales in the United States Supreme Court
Zirin, James D
2016
Discusses how the 2016 presidential election may affect the makeup of the Supreme Court Justices for years to come and argues that the Court has become increasingly political and points to recent partisan decisions that threaten to undermine the public's confidence in the Court.
Examines the Supreme Court case of 1803 that marked the first time that a law passed by Congress was found to be illegal according to the Constitution.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court cases that have created the constitutional law the structures the United States government and defines individuals' relationship to that government.
Examines the federal court system and the state court system of the United States. Also looks at some landmark Supreme Court decisions and how a case makes its way to the Supreme Court.
Discusses various rulings made by the Supreme Court through history and how new appointments to the bench change and influence the court's judicial philosophy.
Three court cases are examined in order to demonstrate the principles that guide the American legal system and the judicial system. Points given attention are presumption of innocence, individual rights, trial by jury, & equality under the law.
Discusses the nominations of the Rehnquist Supreme Court justices and their rulings on issues such as governmental power, religion, freedom of expression, and criminal justice.
