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.
Chronicles one year in a courtroom in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the busiest felony courthouse in the country, recounting the stories of the lawyers, judges, and criminals who passed through the courtroom.
Examines controversial aspects of America's court system such as whether the concept of trial by jury is outmoded, the courts are racially biased, or media coverage of trials should be limited.
Describes the history, purpose, and structure of the U.S. Supreme Court and discusses famous cases and the significance of early-nineteenth-century chief justice John Marshall.
"Aspiring lawyer Theodore Boone takes the stand to protect his political and environmental freedoms in the fourth installment of the series"--Provided by publisher.
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone faces his biggest challenge when a new case opens up in Strattenburg and Theo is the prime suspect when the police discover some stolen computer equipment in his locker.
