Supreme Court A to Z (4th Edition)
| Author | : Kenneth Jost |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 622 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781483300658 |
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Supreme Court A to Z
| Author | : Kenneth Jost |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 689 |
| Release | : 2012-03-14 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1608717445 |
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The Supreme Court A to Z offers accessible information about the Supreme Court, including its history, traditions, organization, dynamics, and personalities. The entries in The Supreme Court A to Z are arranged alphabetically and are extensively cross-referenced to related information. This volume also has a detailed index, reference materials on Supreme Court nominations, a seat chart of the justices, the U.S. Constitution, online sources of decisions, and a bibliography to help simplify research. The fifth edition of The Supreme Court A to Z has been thoroughly updated to incorporate coverage of significant new cases and recent changes on the bench and includes more than 350 alphabetized entries. Presented in an engaging reader-friendly design, this edition includes: - Biographies of recently appointed Associate Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor - Updated entries on key issues and concepts, including abortion, campaigns and elections, civil rights, class action, due process, freedom of the press, retired justices, reapportionment and redistricting, school desegregation, and war powers - New entries on criminal law and media and the court, which highlights the Court's online presence - This timely resource also includes updated seat charts of the justices, online sources for finding decisions, and a selected bibliography The Supreme Court A to Z is part of CQ Press's five-volume American Government A to Z series.
The Supreme Court A to Z
| Author | : Elder Witt |
| Publisher | : Cq Press |
| Total Pages | : 528 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781568020075 |
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Includes such information as landmark cases, biographies of justices, Constitutional issues, historical data, and legal terminology
Congress A to Z
| Author | : CQ Press, |
| Publisher | : CQ Press |
| Total Pages | : 777 |
| Release | : 2014-03-05 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1452287511 |
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Congress A to Z provides ready-reference insight into the national legislature, its organization, processes, personalities, major legislation, and history. No other volume so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the national legislature. The Sixth Edition of this classic, easy-to-use reference is updated with new entries covering the dramatic congressional events of recent years, including social media usage by members of Congress, the politics of recent debt ceiling and deficit spending showdowns with the executive branch, new floor leaders in both chambers, and campaign finance patterns. Each of the more than 250 entries, arranged in encyclopedic A-to-Z format, provides insight into the key questions readers have about the U.S. Congress and helps them make sense of the narrow power division between Republicans and Democrats, the methods members use to advance their agendas, the influence of lobby groups, the key role of committees and strong-willed leaders, and much more. Key Features: Available in both electronic and print formats Quick answers to questions as well as in-depth background on the U.S. Congress Historical and contemporary photos Detailed appendices, tables, internet addresses, and index
The Supreme Court A to Z
| Author | : Kenneth Jost |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 600 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : |
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Presents a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court in volume four of a five-volume series on American government and provides information on Chief Justice William Rehnquist's role in the impeachment trial of President Clinton, the involvement of the court in the 2000 presidential election, the challenges of security, and coverage of federal cases that have reached the court.
The Supreme Court A-Z
| Author | : Kenneth Jost |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 601 |
| Release | : 2013-11-26 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1135938148 |
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This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of more than 300 easy-to-read entries is the first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices (every justice is profiled), the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. Outstanding Academic Book
The Presidency A to Z
| Author | : Gerhard Peters |
| Publisher | : CQ Press |
| Total Pages | : 737 |
| Release | : 2012-06-15 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1452234302 |
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The one-stop reference on all aspects of the U.S. presidency, The Presidency A to Z, Fifth Edition is an authoritative and accessible volume providing all the basic information readers need to understand the executive branch. This new and extensively revised fifth edition features important new entries on Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, John McCain, Guantanamo Bay, and War in Afghanistan. It also includes updated entries on Campaign Finance, Iraq War, Presidents′ relationship with Congress, and many more. More 300 comprehensive, easy-to-read entries offer quick information and in-depth background on how the executive branch has responded to the challenges facing the nation. Readers will find: · Biographies of every president and many others important to the office · Explanations of broader concepts and powers relating to the presidency · Complete election coverage and analysis · Discussions of relations with Congress, the Supreme Court, the bureaucracy, political parties, the media, interest groups, and the public · Exploration of the policies of each president and their impact on U.S. and world history
Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court
| Author | : Melvin I. Urofsky |
| Publisher | : CQ Press |
| Total Pages | : 689 |
| Release | : 2006-05-25 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1452267286 |
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The recent dramatic shift in makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court has led to great interest in the rulings and legal opinions of its justices. Now, CQ Press brings you a comprehensive volume that analyzes the lives and legal philosophies of all past and present justices of the Court. Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court includes signed essays profiling the men and women who have served and are serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. This one-of-a-kind reference includes not only important biographical information, but also in-depth details of the legal contributions made by the men and women of the nation's highest bench. Keeping up with the recent changes to the Court, this volume includes all current justices. New essays profile Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito. Justices are arranged in an easy-to-use alphabetical format. Each essay is prefaced with key biographical information for each justice such as: Birth and death dates Date of nomination to the Court The name of president who nominated the justice The date he or she was seated Date range of service on the Court Within each essay, written by a top legal expert, scholar, or journalist, Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court provides facts and context along with analysis of the opinions and legal philosophies for each justice. This new volume is an updated edition of The Supreme Court Justices: A Biographical Dictionary (1994). It will prove a valuable resource for academic, community college, law school, and public libraries.
The Supreme Court, A to Z
| Author | : Kenneth Jost |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 584 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9781579581244 |
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This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of more than 300 easy-to-read entries is the first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices (every justice is profiled), the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. Outstanding Academic Book
Elections A to Z
| Author | : Dave Tarr |
| Publisher | : CQ Press |
| Total Pages | : 833 |
| Release | : 2012-06-12 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1506331505 |
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Combining the rich content of the print edition with the advanced online functionality demanded by today′s researchers, Elections A to Z: Online Edition is the ultimate 21st century research tool for finding current, accurate information on U.S. elections. Advanced Web-enabled features allow users to conduct searches from A to Z on election. Like all CQ Press online editions, Elections A to Z: Online Edition comes loaded with powerful user-friendly functions such as CiteNow!, which lets researchers download full citations in MLA, APA, Bluebook, and other formats. Elections A to Z explains how campaigns and elections, the hallmark of any democracy, are conducted in the United States. The new third edition has been redesigned and updated with new entries covering the vital current elections topics that readers want to know about. Entries range from short definitions of terms like front-runner to in-depth essays exploring vital aspects of campaigns and elections, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history, evolution, and current state of House, Senate, presidential, and some state-level elections. Readers will find essential information on: Stages in the campaign process and the general election The roles of political consultants, the media, and political parties Debates and issues such as term limits, majority-minority districts, and campaign finance Amendments, legislation, and court cases that have shaped electoral, campaign, and voting matters Voter turnout and voting rights in the United States Important terms and concepts like absolute majority and dark horse Highlights of presidential elections throughout U.S. history
