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The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book - The History and Issues Explained (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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The U.S. Supreme Court, its decisions, and its nominating process
for new justices are often in the news ... but are just as often
not well understood. Constitutional law professor David L. Hudson,
Jr., explains the cases, processes, and important history with this
in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court. How has the Supreme
Court justices' thinking on gun rights, abortion, free speech,
freedom of religion, and many other controversial issues evolved?
What were some of the court's most important and monumental
decisions ... and failures? Which justices have-and have had-the
most influence on the court? Has the nominating process always been
so political and bitter? Covering the history, nominating process,
and court decisions on individual and other rights as well as a few
fun facts, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book David L. Hudson,
Jr., J.D. provides you with 600 answers to questions such as ...
How was the U.S. Supreme Court created? Under the Constitution, who
appoints Supreme Court justices? Have any Supreme Court justices
been impeached? Which president introduced an infamous
court-packing plan in 1937? Which Supreme Court justice in the 20th
century did not have a law degree? What are some suggestions for
reforming the confirmation process? What did the Rehnquist Court
decide in the 2000 presidential election? Why did Justice Ruth
Bader Ginsburg dissent in the Lily Ledbetter case? Which justice
wrote that he couldn't define obscenity, but "I know it when I see
it"? When did the Supreme Court establish the so-called "Miranda
Rights"? How did the Supreme Court emphasize privacy protection for
cell phone searches? How has the Supreme Court dealt with the death
penalty for juveniles? In what infamous decision did the Supreme
Court regard African Americans as slaves and property? When did the
Supreme Court invalidate a ban on interracial marriages? Why was
the decision in Roe v. Wade not the leading story in many
newspapers on the date of its decision? Why, according to Justice
Samuel Alito, was Roe such a bad decision? Why is interpreting the
Second Amendment perhaps more of a challenge than other amendments
in the Bill of Rights? Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to
have signed the Declaration of Independence? Which Justice wrote a
book about the United States as a Christian nation? Which Justice
wrote a book on civil disobedience and protest? What Supreme Court
justice was formerly a member of the Ku Klux Klan? What is the
nickname of the Supreme Court Building? Which justice was nicknamed
"The Lone Ranger"? Taking an even-handed approach to controversial
issues and various points of view, The Handy Supreme Court Answer
Book sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of
the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation
process and some of the court's most important justices. Richly
illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and
extensive index. Thoroughly updated since it was last published
fifteen years ago. this invaluable resource will help you
understand the rulings and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court!
General
Imprint: |
Visible Ink Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
David L. Hudson
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Dimensions: |
234 x 184 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
400 |
Edition: |
2nd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57859-823-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
1-57859-823-0 |
Barcode: |
9781578598236 |
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