Handy Supreme Court Answer Book
From the origins of the court to modern practical matters—including the federal judiciary system, the Supreme Court’s session schedule, and the argument, decision, and appeal process—this resource provides detailed answers on all aspects of the Supreme Court. Exploring the social, cultural, and political atmosphere in which judges are nominated and serve, this guide book answers questions such as When did the tradition of nine justices on the bench begin? When did the practice of hiring law...
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From the origins of the court to modern practical matters—including the federal judiciary system, the Supreme Court’s session schedule, and the argument, decision, and appeal process—this resource provides detailed answers on all aspects of the Supreme Court. Exploring the social, cultural, and political atmosphere in which judges are nominated and serve, this guide book answers questions such as When did the tradition of nine justices on the bench begin? When did the practice of hiring law clerks to assist with legal research and writing begin? and How do cases reach the Supreme Court? Details on historic decisions—including Marbury v. Madison, Brown v. Board of Education, Miranda v. Arizona, and Bush v. Gore—accompany a thorough history of all 17 Supreme Court Chief Justices. Costa Mesa Daily Pilot David Hudson's The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a guide to all aspects of the court . . . Hudson provides a thorough review of the argument, decision, and appeal process . . . a handy guide for keeping up with events.
Introduction xiAcknowledgments xiiiOrigins of the Federal Court System 1Supreme Court Rules, Practices, and Traditions 21Supreme Court Trivia 41The Jay, Rutledge, and Ellsworth Courts (1789-1800) 61The Marshall Court (1801-35) 77The Taney Court (1836-64) 99The Chase Court (1864-73) 117The Waite Court (1874-88) 127The Fuller Court (1888-1910) 147The White Court (1910-21) 177The Taft Court (1921-30) 197The Hughes Court (1930-41) 219The Stone Court (1941-46) 247The Vinson Court (1946-53) 265The Warren Court (1953-69) 279The Burger Court (1969-86) 321The Rehnquist Court (1986-2005) 367The Roberts Court (2005-Present) 409Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court 429The Constitution of the United States 435Resources 453Index 457
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