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Title:

The state and federal courts : a complete guide to history, powers, and controversy / Christopher P. Banks, editor.

Publisher:

ABC-CLIO,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

viii, 513 pages ; 26 cm

Subject:

Courts--United States--History.
State courts--United States--History.
Judicial power--United States--History.
Judicial independence--United States.
Judicial process--United States.
Judges--Selection and appointment--United States.
Justice, Administration of--United States.

Other Authors:

Banks, Christopher P., editor.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-480) and index.

Contents:

History of the judiciary : federal and state -- Roles, functions, and powers -- Structure and process -- Political issues and controversies of the judicial branch : Constitutional politics and democratic principles; Judicial access, independence, and accountability; The politics of judicial selection and removal; Political controversies in state and federal courts.

ISBN:

1440841454
9781440841453

OCLC:

(OCoLC)956379549

LCCN:

2016034520

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)