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Language: en
Pages: 402
Pages: 402
Books about The Supreme Court Review
Language: en
Pages: 148
Pages: 148
Smith (political science, U. of Akron) presents a scholarly treatment of the decision making in the US Supreme Court during the conservative era, pivoting on Antonin Scalia, who was appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986. Considers the court before his arrival, his background and personality, his judici
Language: en
Pages: 312
Pages: 312
Examining the psychology of Supreme Court decision-making, this book seeks to understand almost all aspects of the Supreme Court's functioning from a psychological perspective. It addresses many factors of influence, including the background of the justices, how they are nominated and appointed, the role of their law clerks, and more.
Language: en
Pages: 370
Pages: 370
When conservatives took control of the federal judiciary in the 1980s, it was widely assumed that they would reverse the landmark rights-protecting precedents set by the Warren Court and replace them with a broad commitment to judicial restraint. Instead, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice William Rehnquist has reaffirmed most
Language: en
Pages: 1239
Pages: 1239
The second edition of this authoritative guide on the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions on American society includes updated entries on key cases over the past thirteen years, as well as a fully revised treatment of areas of constitutional law.