Description |
xvii, 430 pages ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Handy answer book series.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
History of the U.S. Supreme Court -- Historic justices on the court, Part I -- Historic justices of the court, Part II -- Confirmation process -- Freedom of Speech -- Freedom of Religion -- Criminal justice -- Race issues -- Abortion -- Gun rights -- Trivia. |
Summary |
"From the origins of the court to major decisions, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a helpful primer on the United State's highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of thecritical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the court's most important justices"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
United States. Supreme Court -- History -- Miscellanea.
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Constitutional history -- United States -- Miscellanea.
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Genre |
FAQs.
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ISBN |
9781578598236 |
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1578598230 |
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