Supreme Court for Dummies

Paddock, Lisa

ISBN 10: 0764508865 / ISBN 13: 9780764508868

Verlag: For Dummies, 2002

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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

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Lisa Paddock, PhD, LLB, formerly a professor of English, is a lawyer and freelance journalist who specializes in intellectual property.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Supreme Court for Dummies
Verlag: For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket