Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, the new ninth edition of Judicial Process in America provides a comprehensive overview of the American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision making. This remarkably current revision will only solidify the bookÆs position as the standard-bearer in the field. INDICE: 1. Foundations of Law in the United States2. History and Organization of the Federal Judicial System3. History and Organization of State Judicial Systems4. Jurisdiction and Policymaking Boundaries5. State Judges6. Federal Judges7. Policy Links between the Citizenry, the President, and the Federal Judiciary8. Lawyers, Litigants, and Interest Groups in the Judicial Process9. Crime and Procedures Prior to a Criminal Trial10. The Criminal Trial and Its Aftermath11. The Civil Court Process12. Decision Making by Trial Court Judges13. Decision Making in Collegial Courts14. Implementation and Impact of Judicial Policies15. Policymaking by American Judges: A SynthesisAppendix: Annotated U.S. Constitution
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-2632-3
- Editorial: CQ Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 496
- Fecha Publicación: 10/04/2013
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