Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition


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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


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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.




Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States


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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 U.S. Supreme Court


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"Succinct topical essays, easy-to-read headers, extensive cross-references, and lists of further readings make this encyclopedia particularly valuable to researchers looking for Supreme Court information. The entries comprise landmark cases, biographical data of justices and other prominent figures, types of law, and the court's impact on U.S. Constitutional law. A roster of justices and the presidents who nominated them, a time line, and a table of important federal statutes round out this handsome set."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2002.




Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court


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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.




Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States


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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.







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


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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.