Rosen verified: U.S. government

"The rule of law is a core component of any modern society, and the people who interpret laws--judges--have a difficult job. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the United States. This title offers a discussion of one of America's . . . institutions, explaining what the court does, how justices are selected, and some of its . . . cases. Guided by accessible text and . . . photographs, readers will explore this . . . branch of the federal government"--Provided by publisher.

"There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, and informative fact boxes-in addition to accessible vocabulary-make this complex topic easy to read about"--Provided by publisher.