Presents an overview of federal Indian law, describes tribal court procedures, and discusses Indians' legal rights and the problems they encounter in the American justice system.
A description of the United States Supreme Court, the justices, the political power they hold, and how the decisions made in the court affect our lives.
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government, describing the Supreme Court and significant cases throughout history, and explaining how the judicial branch affects the lives of individual Americans.
An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government and explains how the judicial branch affects the lives of individual Americans.
A study of the American court system, examining the history, organization, and day-to-day operations of the federal and state courts, and discussing the selection process for judges, the civil court process, judicial policies, and other topics.
Provides access to a wide diversity of opinions about, judicial activism, also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Selections by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations.
Traces the history of the federal judiciary of the United States from its beginnings in the late eighteenth century through the confirmation of Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 2009, examining how the Supreme Court has shaped the powers and functions of the government and American society.
