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Subject(s)

• Justice, Administration of—United States [Browse]
• Courts—United States [Browse]
• Judicial process—United States [Browse]

Series

Very short introductions [More in this series]

Summary note

"The book provides a very short, but complete introduction to the institutions and people, the rules and processes, that make up the American judicial system. Jargon free and aimed at a general reader, it explains the where, when, and who of American courts. It also makes clear the how and why behind the law as it affects everyday people. It is, in a word, a starting place to understanding the third branch of American government at both the state and the federal levels, a guide to those wishing to know the basics of the American judicial system, and a cogent synthesis of how the various elements that make up the law and legal institutions fit together"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-116) and index.

Contents

• Structures and jurisdictions
• Roles and functions
• Powers and motivations
• People
• Process
• Politics and policy.

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ISBN

• 9780190644918
• 0190644915 ((paperback))

LCCN

2022018798

OCLC

1295109665

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