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Supreme Court For Dummies

Supreme Court For Dummies


By Lisa Paddock

ISBN: 978-0-7645-0886-8
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: October 2002

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Price: $19.99
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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
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