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Supreme Court for Dummies
Contributor(s): Paddock (Author)
ISBN: 0764508865     ISBN-13: 9780764508868
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $17.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2002
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Annotation: Gives you the scoop on how the Court reaches its decisions

Get involved and track a case through the system

This fun and easyguide 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

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Education
- Political Science | American Government - General
- Political Science | American Government - Judicial Branch
Dewey: 347.732
LCCN: 2002110305
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 7.38" W x 9.18" (1.28 lbs) 384 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
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