Inside the Supreme Court / Jenna Tolli.
Title:
Inside the Supreme Court / Jenna Tolli.
ISBN:
9781499468649
9781499468632
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Rosen Publishing, 2021.
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
What Is the Supreme Court? -- History of the Court -- How the Court Works -- Lower-Level Courts -- Importance of the Supreme Court -- How Does a Case Get to the Supreme Court? -- Inside the Supreme Court -- Oral Arguments -- How Are Decisions Made? -- The Final Decision -- Opinions of the Court -- Dissent -- How Justices Are Chosen -- Confirmation Hearings -- Who Can Be on the Supreme Court? -- How Long Can a Justice Serve? -- Court Diversity -- How the Supreme Court Affects Us -- Landmark Cases -- Future of the Supreme Court -- The Law of the Land.
Summary:
"The rule of law is a core component of any modern society, and the people who interpret laws-judges-have a difficult job. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the United States. This title offers a discussion of one of America's most notable institutions, explaining what the court does, how justices are selected, and some of its most famous cases. Guided by accessible text and vibrant full-color photographs, readers will explore this important branch of the federal government."-- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1140371617
Availability:
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