Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN 13 | 9780195171723 |
ISBN 10 | 0195171721 |
Author | Kermit L. Hall |
Book Format | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | The Judicial Branch |
Book Description | In recent years the Supreme Court has been at the center of such political issues as abortion rights, the administration of police procedures, and the determination of the 2000 presidential election. The checks and balances provided by the three branches of federal government are essential to nurturing and maintaining American democracy. With the guidance of coeditors Kermit L. Hall and Kevin T. McGuire, this volume of essays examines the role of the Judicial Branch in American democracy and the dynamic between the other branches of government, compares international models, and discusses possible measures for reform. The Judicial Branch considers the impact of courts on American life and addresses such central questions |
Publication Date | 14-Oct-10 |
Number of Pages | 610 |
Institutions Of American Democracy hardcover english - 14-Oct-10
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