Download or read book Congressional Quarterly s Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by Elder Witt and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Congressional Quarterly s Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by Congressional Quarterly, inc and published by Washington : Congressional Quarterly, Incorporated. This book was released on 1979 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work for the layman describes the origins of the Court; the Court and the Federal System; individual rights and liberties; Court administration; members of the Court; and major decisions made by the Supreme Court.
Download or read book Congressional Quarterly s Guide to the United States Supreme Court written by Congressional Quarterly, inc and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by Joan Biskupic and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the U S Supreme Court Origins and development of the Court written by Joan Biskupic and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 1244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by David G. Savage and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by David G. Savage and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendixes provide additional information on the Court such as the Judiciary Acts of 1789 and 1925 and a list of Acts of Congress found by the Court to be unconstitutional. New cases include: McConnell v. Federal Election Commission (2003), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v. Texas (2003), United States v. American Library Association Inc. (2003), Bush v. Gore (2000), Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000), Clinton v. City of New York (1998), Clinton v. Jones (1997), City of Boerne V. Flores (1997). The Guide also covers changes in Supreme Court's approach to religious freedom, the Rehnquist Court's legacy and the rejuvenation of federalism and state sovereignty. The power to investigate -- The power over internal affairs -- 5. The Court and the powers of the president : Article II -- The Commander in Chief -- The architect of foreign policy -- The president as executive -- The power to veto and to pardon -- Privilege and immunity -- The president versus the Court --
Download or read book The Supreme Court at Work written by Congressional Quarterly, inc and published by CQ-Roll Call Group Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia like work discussing the history, organization, people, and landmark cases of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Government 3 A to Z References written by Congressional Quarterly, Incorporated and published by Cq Press. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CQ's award-winning classic quick-information guide to the Supreme Court is now in a new revised edition that incorporates significant decisions from the last four Supreme Court terms, through 1997-1998, yielding ongoing assessments of the Court's impact in key areas of American society and life. This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of 300+ easy-to-read essays is the perfect first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices, the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. CQ's breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise on the Supreme Court is unparalleled. For more than 40 years, librarians, scholars, and citizens have looked to CQ for the best research and reporting on the workings of all three branches of government. Now, this favorite reference volume is in a new edition and at a lower price. In this new edition of The Supreme Court A to Z, readers will find everything they need to know about America's least public institution: -- Biographies of every justice and of many others important to the Court -- Explanations of broader concepts and powers relating to the Court -- Discussions of judicial concepts, terms, and constitutional issues such as individual rights -- Explanations of major cases and their impact on American citizens. This new revised edition includes all the reference features that made earlier editions so popular: more than 100 illustrations, including photographs and cartoons, plus charts, tables, indexes, appendixes, and cross-references. More important, readable treatmentsof complex topics make this work valuable at all levels of research. New to this edition are the significant decisions of the Court's last four terms, through 1997-1998 and additional essays highlighting newly prominent issues in the Court such as the Internet and gay rights. Biographies of current justices have been updated to include their full tenure and impact, and detailed information about obtaining Court decisions online is included.
Download or read book Guide to Congress written by CQ Press, and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2012-08-10 with total page 1865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this comprehensive, two-volume reference has been thoroughly revised and expanded by expert CQ Press writers—with years of experience covering Congress—to offer a complete institutional history of Congress along with updated insight and analysis on the 2008 and 2010 shifts in power of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The 35 chapters of Guide to Congress, Seventh Edition, are divided into eight subject areas that cover all aspects of the U.S. Congress: Origins and Development of Congress, from the constitutional beginnings of the legislative branch to the histories of the House and Senate and their power shifts, eras of partisanship and unity, influential leaders, and working relationships with presidents. New coverage includes analysis of the tug-of-war between House Democrats and the George W. Bush administration on Iraq war withdrawal timetables, updates on criminal investigations of House members including William J. Jefferson of Louisiana and Charles Rangel of New York, and analysis of the Tea Party Movement and new Republican majority. Powers of Congress, including powers to tax, spend, and borrow; to conduct foreign policy and investigations; to confirm and impeach; to regulate commerce; to amend the Constitution; and to select the president. Updated material includes analysis of the George W. Bush administration’s use of immunity from questioning by congressional committees, analysis of the signing of the new START treaty with Russia—marking a cornerstone of U.S. relations with the country, coverage of the War on Terror—including the killing of bin Laden in a U.S. raid in Pakistan, and perspective on the negotiations to raise the federal debt ceiling in 2011. Congressional Procedures, detailing the party and leadership structures; rules and the legislative process; the committee system, assignment, and procedures; and congressional staff. Revised coverage profiles the methods, styles, and legislative successes and defeats of House Speakers Pelosi and Boehner and Senate majority leader Reid. The Guide also analyzes the new hpyerpartisanship emerging in Congress and provides updates on congressional travel reforms and aide statistics and trends. Pressures on Congress, including influence from constituents, political parties, the president, the Supreme Court, lobbyists, and the media. New material explores the use of social media to communicate with constituents, examines the role of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and analyzes the Obama administration’s relationship with Congress. Housing and Support, covering the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, and organizations such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Research Service. Updates are provided on new initiatives by the Library of Congress and reforms to the General Accounting Office. Pay and Perquisites, including honoraria and allowances, franking and travel privileges, and other benefits. Updates include revised figures for congressional pay and benefits and analysis of efforts to control privately sponsored foreign travel. Congress and the Electorate, covering the right to vote, the demographic composition of congress, the role of parties in elections, campaign financing, and redistricting. New information discusses elections statistics in recent elections, the impact of third parties, Tea Party gains, and the creation of "super PACs" and 527 groups. Qualifications and conduct, detailing congressional ethics investigations and procedures for disciplining members. Updated coverage reviews ethics investigations, including the creation of the Office of Congressional Ethics. Specific investigations and outcomes are discussed, including the censure of Charles Rangel and disapproval of Joe Wilson’s outburst during a speech by President Obama. Volume 2 concludes with a selected bibliography and key reference materials: a list of all members of congress who have served since 1789; congressional election results; floor leaders and committee chairs; dates for sessions of congress; women, black, Asian, and Hispanic members; and many more. Boxed features, tables, and figures and a generous number of photos enhance the topical coverage of this definitive resource on Congress.
Download or read book Guide to the U S Supreme Court written by David G. Savage and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendixes provide additional information on the Court such as the Judiciary Acts of 1789 and 1925 and a list of Acts of Congress found by the Court to be unconstitutional. New cases include: McConnell v. Federal Election Commission (2003), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v. Texas (2003), United States v. American Library Association Inc. (2003), Bush v. Gore (2000), Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000), Clinton v. City of New York (1998), Clinton v. Jones (1997), City of Boerne V. Flores (1997). The Guide also covers changes in Supreme Court's approach to religious freedom, the Rehnquist Court's legacy and the rejuvenation of federalism and state sovereignty. The power to investigate -- The power over internal affairs -- 5. The Court and the powers of the president : Article II -- The Commander in Chief -- The architect of foreign policy -- The president as executive -- The power to veto and to pardon -- Privilege and immunity -- The president versus the Court --
Download or read book How to Research the Supreme Court written by Fenton S. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book CQ s Guide to the U S Constitution written by Ralph Mitchell and published by CQ-Roll Call Group Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief history of the writing of the Constitution, followed by a text and an index to the provisions of the document, using common terms that most readers might use.
