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Sandra Day O'Connor tells a number of personal and historical stories from the Supreme Court.

Describes the structure and functions of the judicial branch of a state government, discussing judges, lawyers, the different courts, and elections.

"The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education, which provide context for current events"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces the Supreme Court to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the structure and functions of the judicial branch of a state government, discussing judges, lawyers, the different courts, and elections.

Introduces beginning readers to the United States Supreme Court.

Presents a chronological history of the Supreme Court and examines its major decisions, operations, and traditions from 1790 to July of 1996. Also provides brief biographies of members of the Court.

Explores the creation of the Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, discusses how it has changed over time, and looks at some of the Court's most significant decisions.

An overview of the history, structure, and function of the United States Supreme Court.

Collects articles from "The New York Times" to examine the history and influence of the Supreme Court on states and other branches of government, exploring themes such as rights, freedoms, crimes, and other issues drawn from letters to the editor, news stories, and Op Ed essays.