Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, Judicial Process in Americaoffers you a clear but comprehensive overview of today's American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision-making. The highly anticipated Eleventh Editionoffers updated coverage of recent Supreme Court rulings, including same-sex marriage and...
More DescriptionKnown for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, Judicial Process in Americaoffers you a clear but comprehensive overview of today's American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision-making. The highly anticipated Eleventh Editionoffers updated coverage of recent Supreme Court rulings, including same-sex marriage and health care subsidies; the effect of three women justices on the Court′s patterns of decision; and the policy-making role of state tribunals as they consider an increasing number of state programs and policies.