Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States

Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States
Author: David Spinoza Tanenhaus
Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library
Total Pages: 5
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780028661285

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Focuses on the substance of American law, the processes that produce its legal principles, and the history of the Supreme Court, from its creation to the present. Overview essays address the history of such topics as citizenship, due process, Native Americans, racism, and contraception, emphasizing the social context of each and the social and political pressures that shaped interpretation.

Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition
Author: David Schultz
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438141807

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Praise for the previous edition: "...concise, well-written entries...Schultz's accessible work will be of use to both undergraduates and the general public; recommended for all academic and public libraries."—Library Journal "...achieves the goal of presenting a serious overview of the Supreme Court."—Booklist "At its reasonable price this title should be found in every American library, public as well as academic. It should also be purchased by every high school library, no matter how small the school body may be."—American Reference Books Annual From the structure of the Supreme Court to its proceedings, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the cornerstone of the American justice system. Featuring more than 600 A-to-Z entries—written by leading academics and lawyers—Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition offers a thorough review of critical cases, issues, biographies, and topics important to understanding the Supreme Court. Entries include: Abortion Capital punishment Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Double jeopardy employment discrimination Federalism Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Obergefell v. Hodges police use of force public health and the U.S. Constitution Thurgood Marshall Title IX and schools United States v. Nixon Earl Warren Wiretapping

Encyclopedia of the United States Constitution

Encyclopedia of the United States Constitution
Author: David Andrew Schultz
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 923
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1438126778

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Covers the people, court cases, historical events, and terms relating to one of the most studied political documents in schools across the country, the United States Constitution.

The Encyclopedia of United States Supreme Court Reports, Vol. 6

The Encyclopedia of United States Supreme Court Reports, Vol. 6
Author: Thomas Johnson Michie
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 1108
Release: 2017-10-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780260039620

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Excerpt from The Encyclopedia of United States Supreme Court Reports, Vol. 6: Being a Complete Encyclopedia of All the Case Law of the Federal Supreme Court Up to and Including Volume 206 U. S. Supreme Court Reports (Book 51 Lawyers' Edition) A In General, 41. B. Rulings of the Court Below, 41. 1. In General, 41. 2. Materiality of Rulings, 41. C. Unnecessary Matter, 41. D. Objections and Exceptions, 42. L. The Grounds of Objection, 42. A. In General, 42. B. Error to State Court, 43. 2. Taking of Exceptions, 43. A. In General, 43. B. Illustrative Cases, 43. C. Manner of Showing the Taking of Exceptions, 44. E. The Evidence, 44. 1. In General, 2. Stenographic Reports, 3. Exclusion of Evidence, 46. A. In General, 46. B. Depositions, 46. C. Rejection of Witnesses over Objection, 47 4. Witnesses, 47. A. Examination of Witnesses, 47. (1) Stions. 47. On Direct Examination, 47. (b) On Cross - Examination, 47. (2) Answers, 47. B. Names of Witnesses, 47. 5. How Much of the Evidence Should Be Incorporated, 47. A. Former Practice. 47. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Historic U.S. Court Cases

Historic U.S. Court Cases
Author: John W. Johnson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 653
Release: 2003-12-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135955948

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This collection of essays looks at over 200 major court cases, at both state and federal levels, from the colonial period to the present. Organized thematically, the articles range from 1,000 to 5,000 words and include recent topics such as the Microsoft antitrust case, the O.J. Simpson trials, and the Clinton impeachment. This new edition includes 43 new essays as well as updates throughout, with end-of-essay bibliographies and indexes by case and subject/name.

ENCY OF US SUPREME COURT REPOR

ENCY OF US SUPREME COURT REPOR
Author: Thomas Johnson B. 1867 Michie
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 1088
Release: 2016-08-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781374109902

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