administration of justice

"Learn about the judicial branch of the United States government; learn more about how the judicial branch is structured and how it interprets laws to ensure that the federal government and society runs smoothly "--Provided by publisher.

Harris, a United States senator from California, describes how her upbringing and her career as the district attorney for San Francisco and later as California's attorney general influenced her passion for justice. She communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values and discusses the core truths that unite us and how to best act on them.

Presents essays on various legal issues in a debate-style to help students develop critical thinking skills.

Looks at different ways young adults can end up in a juvenile detention center, discussing what they are, how to avoid going, hiring a lawyer, alternatives to detention and more.

Collects fifteen critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to minorities and the law, and discusses minimum wage, voter ID laws, affirmative action, and more.

This book serves as a helpful guide for those who find themselves in the juvenile justice system.

Looks at racial profiling and discrimination, discussing what it is, why it happens, the legalities surrounding racial profiling and more.

A collection of essays examining the juvenile justice system in America today, and offering suggestions for reform and policy changes in the future.

Explains how understanding the Elizabethan religious and legal context in which Shakespeare lived can help clarify many of his works.

Explores the origins, mission, and operation of the International Court of Justice, one of the main branches of the United Nations, and profiles significant people and accomplishments in the history of the organization.