Supreme Court For Dummies by Lisa Paddock

Supreme Court For Dummies by Lisa Paddock

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Summary

From historical cases that influence the subsequent way of life to explosive controversies that challenge the way Americans think, the decisions of the Supreme Court impact the lives of American citizens every day. "Supreme Court For Dummies" takes the mystery out of its workings.

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Supreme Court For Dummies by Lisa Paddock

Gives you the scoop on how the Court reaches its decisions Get involved and track a case through the system This fun and easy guide demystifies the federal court system by describing what kinds of cases the justices hear, outlining how cases reach the Supreme Court, clarifying legal terms, and explaining how the Court arrives at its decisions. You'll discover how to get inside the Court yourself and investigate both the key issues and the players involved. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
Lisa Paddock, PhD, LLB, formerly a professor of English, is a lawyer and freelance journalist who specializes in intellectual property.
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ISBN 13 9780764508868
ISBN 10 0764508865
Title Supreme Court For Dummies
Author Lisa Paddock
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2002-10-02
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.