selection and appointment

"Guides readers on the journey from high school football to college football . . . with 'pro-tips' on topics like setting goals effectively, prioritizing academic skills, establishing an online presence, and more.

"The left's partisan push to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices has fully migrated from the fringes into the mainstream of Democratic politics. It wasn't long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and more powerful Democrats are getting behind the cause, claiming the high court is broken and actively dismantling our democracy. Even Joe Biden, who once called court-packing a 'bonehead idea', gave in to the progressive wing of his party, appointing a committee to examine 'reforms' to the court after being sworn in as president. What changed? Mike Lee, a respected member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reveals the answer to that question and warns of the dangerous norm-shattering precedent that would be set by politically motivated attempts to turn the Supreme Court into just another partisan weapon"--Provided by publisher.

"So you want to be a Supreme Court justice? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to sitting on the highest court in the nation. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists."--.

"Why do presidential appointees spark so much controversy? Which jobs can a president fill, and are there limits on the president's power? This . . . book examines presidential appointees, the confirmation process, the checks and balances that affect this system, and other key points on this . . . topic. Historical examples provide . . . context for current events, including the most recent appointments to our government leadership and how they affect our country"--Provided by publisher.

A history of the first 108 members of the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing why individual justices were nominated, how their nominations were received by legislators, whether they lived up to the expectations of the American public, and their impact on American law and society.

Explores the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how to be on the path to becoming a Supreme Court justice.

Provides a detailed interview protocol for hiring teachers that includes questions and scoring rubrics designed to give administrators a sense of how effective a person will be as a teacher. Includes CD-ROM with sample forms and rubrics.

The Making of A Student Athlete walks student-athletes through the steps involved in the recruiting process from researching programs, understanding athletic scholarships, evaluating financial aid options to contacting coaches, gaining exposure and making an informed decision as to the right program for you. Finally, The Making of a Student-Athlete helps you balance the rigors of athletics and academics by teaching you how to manage classes, games, and practices to become a successful student-athlete at any college level.