Awards

• Winner of 2017 Best Reference Title 2018
• Winner of 2017 Best Reference Title 2018 (United States)

Overview

How does the American judiciary impact the development of legal and social policies in the United States? How are the state and federal court systems constructed? This book answers these questions and many others regarding politics, the U.S. courts, and society. This single-volume work provides a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of the historical development of state and federal courts that clearly documents how they have evolved into significant political institutions. It addresses vital and highly relevant subjects such as the constitutional origins of courts, the nature of judicial selection and service, and the organization of courts and their administration. The book explains civil and criminal legal proceedings, the political impact of judicial rulings, and the restraints placed upon the exercise of judicial powers. Readers will come away with an understanding of the key principles of constitutional interpretation and judicial review as well as judicial independence, what factors affect access to courts, the underlying politics of state judicial campaigns, and the confirmation of presidential appointments to the federal bench. The book covers historical and contemporary court perspectives on major issues, such as same-sex marriage, the Affordable Care Act, campaign financing, gun rights, free speech and religious freedom, racial discrimination, affirmative action, criminal procedure and punishments, property rights, and voting rights.

Full Product Details

Author:   Christopher P. Banks
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Edition:   Annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.361kg
ISBN:  

9781440841453

ISBN 10:   1440841454
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   26 January 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter One: History of the Judiciary: Federal and State Chapter Two: Roles, Functions, and Powers Chapter Three: Structure and Process Chapter Four: Political Issues and Controversies of the Judicial Branch I. Constitutional Politics and Democratic Principles Judicial Review Constitutional Interpretation Judicial Activism and Restraint Judicial Federalism State Ballot Initiatives and Referendums II. Judicial Access, Independence, and Accountability Public Access to Courts Cameras in the Courtroom Judicial Specialization Adverseness and Advisory Opinions Jurisdictional Doctrines and Procedures Judicial Independence Court Curbing Political Restraints on Judicial Power III. The Politics of Judicial Selection and Removal State Courts Merit Plans Partisan Judicial Elections and Political Money Judicial Campaigns and the First Amendment Judicial Recusal Federal Courts Presidential Appointments and Court Packing The Role of the American Bar Association Filibusters of Presidential Nominations to the Federal Bench Blue Slips Supreme Court Hearings Impeachment and Removal of Federal Judges IV. Political Controversies in State and Federal Courts Incorporation Doctrine Same-Sex Marriage The Affordable Care Act Freedom of Speech Campaign Finance Religious Freedom Gun Ownership Rights and Restrictions Property Rights Defendants' Rights Mandatory Sentencing Capital Punishment Privacy Rights Abortion Restrictions Racial Discrimination Affirmative Action Gerrymandering Voting Rights Glossary of Concepts, Laws, and People Annotated Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index

Reviews

Providing a succinct, timely overview of the complex U.S. judicial system and its impact on politics and society, this work will appeal to students and public library patrons in need of basic federal and state court information. - Library Journal

Providing a succinct, timely overview of the complex U.S. judicial system and its impact on politics and society, this work will appeal to students and public library patrons in need of basic federal and state court information. * Library Journal *

Author Information

Christopher P. Banks, JD, PhD, is professor of political science at Kent State University.

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