Meet the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has an important role in American government, such as keeping lawmakers in check and passing down influential decisions. Readers are introduced to the history of the Supreme Court, including many landmark decisions that have shaped our nation. Fascinating fact boxes and detailed sidebars enhance important social studies content, and full-color photographs add to the interesting subject matter. The fun, in-depth approach to a common social studies topic engages budding lawyers, judges, and historians alike.
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Meet the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has an important role in American government, such as keeping lawmakers in check and passing down influential decisions. Readers are introduced to the history of the Supreme Court, including many landmark decisions that have shaped our nation. Fascinating fact boxes and detailed sidebars enhance important social studies content, and full-color photographs add to the interesting subject matter. The fun, in-depth approach to a common social studies topic engages budding lawyers, judges, and historians alike.
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Meet the Supreme Court

Meet the Supreme Court

by Drew Nelson
Meet the Supreme Court

Meet the Supreme Court

by Drew Nelson

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Overview

The Supreme Court has an important role in American government, such as keeping lawmakers in check and passing down influential decisions. Readers are introduced to the history of the Supreme Court, including many landmark decisions that have shaped our nation. Fascinating fact boxes and detailed sidebars enhance important social studies content, and full-color photographs add to the interesting subject matter. The fun, in-depth approach to a common social studies topic engages budding lawyers, judges, and historians alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433972683
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/15/2012
Series: Guide to Your Government Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Early US Government 4

The Judicial Branch 6

The First Court 8

Court Expansion 10

After the Civil War 12

The Rise of Big Business 14

Crash and War 16

Rights for All 18

Supreme Structure 20

The Appointment Process 22

Judicial Review and Writs 24

Landmark Cases 26

Recent Justices 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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