Judicial Process In America

Author : Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483378275

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Judicial Process in America by Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes Pdf

Known for shedding light on the link among the courts, public policy, and the political environment, Judicial Process in America provides a comprehensive overview of the American judiciary. In this Tenth Edition, authors Robert A. Carp, Ronald Stidham, Kenneth L. Manning, and Lisa M. Holmes examine the recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage and health care subsidies, the effect of three women justices on the Court’s patterns of decision, and the policy-making role of state tribunals. Original data on the decision-making behavior of the Obama trial judges—which are unavailable anywhere else—ensure this text’s position as a standard bearer in the field.

Author : Robert A. Carp,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781071821886

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Judicial Process in America by Robert A. Carp,Kenneth L. Manning,Lisa M. Holmes Pdf

Judicial Process in America, Twelfth Edition, by Robert Carp, Kenneth Manning, and Lisa Holmes is a market-leading and comprehensive textbook for both academic and general audiences. The book explains the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment. Considering the courts from every level, the authors cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in the judicial decision-making process, the impact of those decisions on American citizens, and what the consequences are for the United States today.

Author : Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:B4152420

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Judicial Process in America by Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham Pdf

Author : Robert A Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L Manning
Publisher : C Q Press College
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063839240

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Judicial Process In America, 7th Edition by Robert A Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L Manning Pdf

Author : Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth Luis Manning
Publisher : C Q Press College
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063713924

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Judicial Process in America by Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth Luis Manning Pdf

Scholarship on judicial politics is rich, varied, and constantly improving. New research on organized interests, increasing attention to courts at the state level, evaluation of new appointment processes for judges, and a close look at the civil liberties and rights challenges in the wake of 9/11 all find their way onto the pages of this new edition. The authors attempt to present not only a comprehensive survey of the American judicial system, but an assessment of the interrelation between the courts and public policy. The sixth edition also features the authors' analysis of the ideological direction of judicial opinions during the current Bush administration.

Author : G. Larry Mays,Laura Woods Fidelie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 0190278897

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American Courts and the Judicial Process by G. Larry Mays,Laura Woods Fidelie Pdf

Featuring the insights of criminal justice scholars G. Larry Mays and Laura Woods Fidelie, American Courts and the Judicial Process, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate courts courses. It examines the many elements of the U.S. court system--its structures, functions, and key actors--addressing the major problems facing the system and considering potential solutions. This unique text also provides students with a practical perspective, discussing the contrast between the law and the rules as they are written and the ways in which they actually play out in the real world. The book is enhanced by "In the News" boxes that discuss contemporary events and "World View" boxes covering international courts and legal systems.

Author : Pamela C. Corley,Artemus Ward,Wendy L. Martinek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136286568

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American Judicial Process by Pamela C. Corley,Artemus Ward,Wendy L. Martinek Pdf

This text is a general introduction to American judicial process. The authors cover the major institutions, actors, and processes that comprise the U.S. legal system, viewed from a political science perspective. Grounding their presentation in empirical social science terms, the authors identify popular myths about the structure and processes of American law and courts and then contrast those myths with what really takes place. Three unique elements of this "myth versus reality" framework are incorporated into each of the topical chapters: 1) "Myth versus Reality" boxes that lay out the topics each chapter covers, using the myths about each topic contrasted with the corresponding realities. 2) "Pop Culture" boxes that provide students with popular examples from film, television, and music that tie-in to chapter topics and engage student interest. 3) "How Do We Know?" boxes that discuss the methods of social scientific inquiry and debunk common myths about the judiciary and legal system. Unlike other textbooks, American Judicial Process emphasizes how pop culture portrays—and often distorts—the judicial process and how social science research is brought to bear to provide an accurate picture of law and courts. In addition, a rich companion website will include PowerPoint lectures, suggested topics for papers and projects, a test bank of objective questions for use by instructors, and downloadable artwork from the book. Students will have access to annotated web links and videos, flash cards of key terms, and a glossary.

Author : Brian L. Porto
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781420067699

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May It Please the Court by Brian L. Porto Pdf

Despite their clarity and sophistication, most judicial process texts currently available have two significant limitations. First, they understate the effects of legal factors such as stare decisis on judicial decision-making and second, they fail to convey the human emotions involved in litigation. Reflecting the author’s experience as a political scientist, law student, judicial clerk, practicing attorney, and law professor, May It Please the Court: Judicial Processes and Politics in America, Second Edition redresses this imbalance by giving well-deserved attention to legal influences on judicial decisions and to the human drama of litigation. Each chapter reflects the book’s premise that the judicial process operates at the intersection of law and politics, and this theme guides the discussions. The coverage in the book is far-reaching, exploring numerous topics, including the structure of federal and state courts, the selection and removal of judges, and the legal profession’s history and culture. It discusses two hypothetical cases, outlining their trial and appellate proceedings. It also presents an engaging debate about the legitimacy and the utility of judicial policy making. New to this edition: Expanded appendices, including a discussion of computerized legal research New illustrative cases, documents, and web references All chapters updated to reflect changes since the first publication in 2001 The final chapter summarizes the theme of the book, noting that courts not only enforce norms and resolve disputes, but also, as a coequal branch of government, shape the fundamental power relationships that drive American politics. The chapter ends by observing that the judicial process offers a window on the entire American political system. This book clarifies the view from that window.

Author : Christopher P. Banks,David M. O'Brien
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483317021

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The Judicial Process by Christopher P. Banks,David M. O'Brien Pdf

The Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Judicial Politics is an all-new, concise yet comprehensive core text that introduces students to the nature and significance of the judicial process in the United States and across the globe. It is social scientific in its approach, situating the role of the courts and their impact on public policy within a strong foundation in legal theory, or political jurisprudence, as well as legal scholarship. Authors Christopher P. Banks and David M. O’Brien do not shy away from the politics of the judicial process, and offer unique insight into cutting-edge and highly relevant issues. In its distinctive boxes, “Contemporary Controversies over Courts” and “In Comparative Perspective,” the text examines topics such as the dispute pyramid, the law and morality of same-sex marriages, the “hardball politics” of judicial selection, plea bargaining trends, the right to counsel and “pay as you go” justice, judicial decisions limiting the availability of class actions, constitutional courts in Europe, the judicial role in creating major social change, and the role lawyers, juries and alternative dispute resolution techniques play in the U.S. and throughout the world. Photos, cartoons, charts, and graphs are used throughout the text to facilitate student learning and highlight key aspects of the judicial process.

Author : Robert M. Cover
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0300032528

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Justice Accused by Robert M. Cover Pdf

What should a judge do when he must hand down a ruling based on a law that he considers unjust or oppressive? This question is examined through a series of problems concerning unjust law that arose with respect to slavery in nineteenth-century America. "Cover's book is splendid in many ways. His legal history and legal philosophy are both first class. . . . This is, for a change, an interdisciplinary work that is a credit to both disciplines."--Ronald Dworkin, Times Literary Supplement "Scholars should be grateful to Cover for his often brilliant illumination of tensions created in judges by changing eighteenth- and nineteenth-century jurisprudential attitudes and legal standards. . . An exciting adventure in interdisciplinary history."--Harold M. Hyman, American Historical Review "A most articulate, sophisticated, and learned defense of legal formalism. . . Deserves and needs to be widely read."--Don Roper, Journal of American History "An excellent illustration of the way in which a burning moral issue relates to the American judicial process. The book thus has both historical value and a very immediate importance."--Edwards A. Stettner, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science "A really fine book, an important contribution to law and to history."--Louis H. Pollak

Author : Pamela C. Corley,Artemus Ward,Wendy L. Martinek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Courts
ISBN : 1138647357

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American Judicial Process by Pamela C. Corley,Artemus Ward,Wendy L. Martinek Pdf

This text is a general introduction to American judicial process. The authors cover the major institutions, actors, and processes that comprise the U.S. legal system, viewed from a political science perspective. Specifically, they discuss each component of the judicial process in terms of justice. How do the structure and processes of American law and courts further or inhibit justice? Could justice be better served by changes to existing practices?

Author : Brian L. Porto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1498737420

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May it Please the Court by Brian L. Porto Pdf

"This practical, comprehensive, and engaging introduction to the American judicial system is designed primarily for undergraduate students in criminal justice, liberal arts, political science, and beginning law. It differs from other texts not only by delivering an insider's view of the courts, but also by demonstrating how the judicial process operates at the intersection of law and politics. Unlike the many dull and inaccessible texts in this field, May It Please The Court conveys the human drama of civil and criminal litigation. With an updated epilogue, case studies, and discussion questions, this third edition is a robust resource for criminal justice students. "--Provided by publisher.

Author : Herbert Jacob
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:824653499

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Justice in America by Herbert Jacob Pdf

Author : Kevin T. McGuire
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136650017

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New Directions in Judicial Politics by Kevin T. McGuire Pdf

With its often vague legal concepts and institutions that operate according to unfamiliar procedures, judicial decision-making is, in many respects, a highly enigmatic process. New Directions in Judicial Politics seeks to demystify the courts, offering readers the insights of empirical research to address questions that are of genuine interest to students. In addition to presenting a set of conclusions about the way in which courts operate, this book also models the craft of political research, illustrating how one can account for a variety of factors that might affect the courts and how they operate. The renowned scholars and teachers in this volume invite critical thinking, not only about the substance of law and courts in America, but also about the ways in which we study judicial politics.

Author : Michael Buenger,Paul J. De Muniz
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-27
Category : LAW
ISBN : 9781783477906

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American Judicial Power by Michael Buenger,Paul J. De Muniz Pdf

American Judicial Power: The State Court Perspective is a welcome addition to the breadth of studies on the American legal system and provides an accessible and highly illuminating overview of the state courts and their functions. The study of America’s courts is overwhelmingly skewed toward the federal government, and therefore often overlooks state courts and their importance. Michael Buenger and Paul De Muniz fill this gap in the study of American constitutionalism, as they examine the wide and distinctive powers these courts exercise, and their role in administering the bulk of the nation’s justice system. This groundbreaking work covers many critical topics pertaining to the state courts, including: a comparison of the role of state and federal courts, the history of America’s state courts, the judicial selection processes utilized in the states, the unique roles assigned to state courts and the varying structure of those courts, the relationship between state judicial power and state legislative power, and the opportunities and challenges that are and will be facing the state courts. With an insightful foreword from Sanford Levinson, this revolutionary book will be of interest to students, educators, and researchers in the fields of law, political science, and government. Constitutional law experts will also benefit from an analysis of the state courts and their powers.