American Courts : Process and Policy （5TH）

American Courts : Process and Policy （5TH）

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  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780618122899
  • DDC分類 347.731

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Scholar Lawrence Baum presents thorough descriptions of the courts and their activities with clear, engaging prose to foster student interest. Comprehensive and current, the text offers explanations of what the courts do, how officers of the court perform their duties, and how the judicial branch relates to the rest of the political system.

Contents

NoteResources, and Notes.1. An Overview of the CourtsCourts and LawUnderstanding Courts as InstitutionsThe Roles of Courts: Functions and ImpactExplaining Court Processes and OutcomesEvaluating Courts2. Court OrganizationGeneral Principles of Court OrganizationThe Federal CourtsThe State Court Systems3. LawyersThe Legal ProfessionAccess to Legal ServicesThe Lawyer-Client Relationship4. The Selection of JudgesGeneral Issues in Judicial SelectionThe Selection of Federal JudgesThe Selection of State JudgesThe Impact of Formal Selection Systems5. JudgesJudges' BackgroundsJudges on the BenchThe Quality of Judicial Performance6. Trial Courts: Criminal CasesAn Overview of Criminal CourtsBringing Cases to CourtPlea BargainingCriminal TrialsSentencing Decisions7. Trial Courts: Civil CasesAn Overview of Civil CourtsDeciding Whether to LitigateThe Litigation ProcessWinners and Losers8. Appellate Courts: The ProcessAn Overview of Appellate CourtsAppealsScreening CasesDecision Making9. Appellate Courts: Policy and ImpactAppellate Court Decisions as PoliciesThe Impact of Appellate Court Policies