Illustrated Great Decisions of the Supreme Court
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Illustrated Great Decisions of the Supreme Court

  1. 432 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Illustrated Great Decisions of the Supreme Court

About this book

Acclaimed by researchers, students, and general readers, this informative, lively, and easy-to-use volume fills the public need for information about key recent and historical cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Now significantly updated, this new edition includes all the new major cases-over twenty five in total-handed down by the Court since the first edition was published in 2000. The new entries include many high-profile cases that have stirred public controversy, including:

    Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000), granting the right to exclude homosexuals from leadership positions in the Boy Scouts;
    Bush v. Gore (2000), ceasing ballot recounts in the 2000 presidential election;
    PGA Tour v. Martin (2001), obliging the PGA to accommodate a disabled golfer;
    Lawrence v. Texas (2003), stating that a law criminalizing same-sex sodomy violates due process;
    Gratz/Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), stating that an affirmative action program to achieve diversity in universities may or may not violate the equal protection clause, depending on how it?s implemented.

In each of the over 100 cases summarized, author Tony Mauro succinctly describes the decision, provides background and facts of the case, the vote and highlights of the decision with verbatim excerpts, and, in conclusion, discusses the long-term impact of the decision on United States citizens and U.S. society.

Topic search aids let readers easily trace the evolution and impact of rulings in particular issue areas. Added features also enhance the volume, including many new portraits, political cartoons, and drawings, a comprehensive bibliography and an easy-to-access case/subject index. A perfect starting point for research on Supreme Court decisions, this newly updated volume is an essential addition to every public, high school, and college library.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Editor's Note
  7. CONTENTS
  8. CASES ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY
  9. PREFACE
  10. INTRODUCTION
  11. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
  12. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
  13. CIVIL RIGHTS
  14. COMMERCE POWER
  15. COPYRIGHT
  16. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
  17. ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION
  18. FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
  19. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
  20. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
  21. FREEDOM OF SPEECH
  22. GAY RIGHTS
  23. HABEAS CORPUS
  24. POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
  25. PRIVACY
  26. PROPERTY RIGHTS
  27. RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
  28. RIGHT TO COUNSEL
  29. RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY
  30. SEARCH AND SEIZURE
  31. SEPARATION OF POWERS
  32. SEX DISCRIMINATION
  33. VOTING RIGHTS
  34. WAR POWERS
  35. REFERENCE MATERIALS
  36. Constitution of the United States
  37. The Justices
  38. Succession Chart of Supreme Court Seats
  39. Thumbnail Sketch of the Supreme Court’s History
  40. Online Sources of Decisions
  41. How to Read a Court Citation
  42. Glossary of Common Legal Terms
  43. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
  44. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
  45. INDEX