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For law and courts courses focused on the federal level, this popular spin-off volume from Judicial Process in America, is the perfect supplement. The authors explain the organizational structure of the federal courts, outline the jurisdiction of the three levels of U.S. courts, and pay particular attention to the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment.
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The new edition considers the conditions and influences that prompt judges to engage in judicial decision making by reviewing the nature of the cases presented in the book, the values and politics of the judges, and the judicial decision-making process as a whole. Highlighting the actions of the court in the federal judiciary, the authors discuss how court decisions are made; how judges decisions are influenced; and how their decisions can impact policy making in America. They also look at external forces, such as the strength of key interest groups and public opinion. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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