Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at America's legal system with JUDICIAL PROCESS. Combining detailed information about the structures, processes, and dynamics that inform today's judicial system, the Sixth Edition explores the roles and impact of the courts through a variety of controversial cases that continue to spark national debate. You'll not only discover what the legal rules are but also explore each rule's underlying assumptions, history, and goals, providing a complete and balanced look inside courtrooms in the United States and around the world.