cases

Presents studies of a selection of cases brought before the U.S. Supreme Court that explore some of the problems facing young Americans, including censorship of high school newspapers, drug use and drug testing, sex education and condom distribution, privacy, freedom of speech, and others.

Examines the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in the twentieth-century upon the rights and freedoms of the individual. Includes a glossary of legal terms, biographical data on all current and former justices, and the text of the U.S. Constitution.

Profiles cases that have influenced the development of key aspects of law in the United States; grouped according to the legal principle on which they are based, covering topics related to individual liberties. Includes alphabetical and chronological lists of cases, and a guide to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Examines fifty crimes committed in England, Scotland, and Wales in the twentieth century where the accused was found guilty and either executed or sentenced to life imprisonment.

Examines the history of the battle over pornography policies and legislation in the United States since 1815, discusses the impact of key cases on society, and features a selection of related documents, lists of significant people, laws, and concepts, and a chronology.

A discussion of major issues surrounding the constitutional separation of church and state, supplemented by excerpts from significant Supreme Court decisions, the text of the Constitution, a chronological listing of the Supreme Court justices, and a glossary of legal terms.

Discusses all the major equal protection issues the Supreme Court has addressed.