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The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book

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From the origins of the court to practical matters—the federal judiciary system, the Supreme Court’s session schedule, how cases reach the court, and the argument, decision and appeal process—this book covers it all!

Making our nation’s least-understood branch of government accessible to all, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book informs and entertains, providing a veritable docket of interesting Court lore. This fascinating book explores the defining personalities that served as the Court’s chief justices, details the history, important cases, the current events of the Court, and more. It answers more than 800 absorbing questions, including …

  • Which Supreme Court Justice killed a man in a dual?
  • Who was the first Supreme Court Justice to attend law school?
  • When did the Supreme Court begin its tradition of nine justices on the bench?
  • Which Justices signed the Declaration of Independence?
  • What happens when a justice becomes incapacitated?
  • In what decision did the Court uphold a ten-hour work day for mill and factory workers?
  • The Court rejected women’s rights to vote in what decision?
  • What future U.S. President was offered a position on the U.S. Supreme Court?
  • Which Supreme Court justice married a sixteen-year-old?
  • When did the Supreme Court first meet?

    With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. For a quick and useful reference to the history of the Court, the vote is unanimous for The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book!

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