The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained by David L

Description: The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book by David L. Hudson "From the origins of the court to major decisions, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a helpful primer on the United States highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the courts most important justices"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The U.S. Supreme Court, its decisions, and its nominating process for new justices are often in the news ... but are just as often not well understood. Constitutional law professor David L. Hudson, Jr., explains the cases, processes, and important history with this in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court.How has the Supreme Court justices thinking on gun rights, abortion, free speech, freedom of religion, and many other controversial issues evolved? What were some of the courts most important and monumental decisions ... and failures? Which justices have-and have had-the most influence on the court? Has the nominating process always been so political and bitter?Covering the history, nominating process, and court decisions on individual and other rights as well as a few fun facts, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained by David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. provides you with 600 answers to questions such as ...How was the U.S. Supreme Court created? Under the Constitution, who appoints Supreme Court justices?Have any Supreme Court justices been impeached?Which president introduced an infamous court-packing plan in 1937?Which Supreme Court justice in the 20th century did not have a law degree?What are some suggestions for reforming the confirmation process?What did the Rehnquist Court decide in the 2000 presidential election?Why did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissent in the Lily Ledbetter case?Which justice wrote that he couldnt define obscenity, but "I know it when I see it"?When did the Supreme Court establish the so-called "Miranda Rights"?How did the Supreme Court emphasize privacy protection for cell phone searches?How has the Supreme Court dealt with the death penalty for juveniles?In what infamous decision did the Supreme Court regard African Americans as slaves and property?When did the Supreme Court invalidate a ban on interracial marriages?Why was the decision in Roe v. Wade not the leading story in many newspapers on the date of its decision?Why, according to Justice Samuel Alito, was Roe such a bad decision?Why is interpreting the Second Amendment perhaps more of a challenge than other amendments in the Bill of Rights?Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to have signed the Declaration of Independence?Which Justice wrote a book about the United States as a Christian nation?Which Justice wrote a book on civil disobedience and protest?What Supreme Court justice was formerly a member of the Ku Klux Klan?What is the nickname of the Supreme Court Building?Which justice was nicknamed "The Lone Ranger"?Analyzing controversial issues and various points of view, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the courts most important justices. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. Thoroughly updated since it was last published fifteen years ago, this invaluable resource will help you understand the rulings and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court! Author Biography David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. is an Assistant Professor of Law, teaching First Amendment Law and Bar Exam Workshop at Belmont Universitys College of Law. For 17 years, he was an attorney and scholar at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hudson also has taught classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law, and he served as a senior law clerk for the Tennessee Supreme Court. In June 2018, the Nashville School of Law awarded him its Distinguished Faculty Award. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He is an author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books, including Visible Ink Presss The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy American History Answer Book, as well as Let The Students Speak: A History of the Fight for Free Expression in American Schools and The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (co-editor). He writes regularly for the American Bar Associations Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and ABA Journal, the First Amendment Watch, and the Free Speech Center. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Table of Contents About the AuthorAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction1: History of the Supreme Court2: Historic Justices Part I3: Historic Justices Part II4. Confirmation Process5: Supreme Court and Freedom of Expression6: Supreme Court and Freedom of Religion7: Supreme Court and Criminal Justice8: Supreme Court and Race9: Supreme Court and Abortion Rights10: Supreme Court and Gun Rights11: Court TriviaJustices of the U.S. Supreme CourtThe Constitution of the United StatesFurther ReadingIndex Review "This clearly written guide reviews Supreme Court history, illuminates its procedures, highlights its "rich tapestry of legal decisions," and offers straightforward commentary on how this comparatively secretive branch of American government serves to balance the power of Congress and the presidency. … This guide will make the Supreme Court and its workings accessible to secondary-school students and adults. In todays contentious political climate, it will help facilitate argumentation grounded in fact rather than emotion and is confidently recommended … clever guide will make the workings of the Supreme Court accessible …"—Booklist "… an introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court … The book covers the history, structure, and procedures of the U.S. Supreme Court, its major cases, and the confirmation process … Cases are divided into chapters by issues such as freedom of speech or religion, criminal justice, racial discrimination, gerrymandering, abortion, and gun rights. … The U.S. Supreme Court is increasingly in the news, but its workings and history are opaque. This recommended book can help clear things up."—Library Journal"This easy-to-understand book is filled with Q&A information on how the SCOTUS works, why its important, and some insight to the nine people who sit on what may be the most controversial court ever."—Indianapolis Recorder"… thorough history of the U.S. Supreme Court … by experienced law professor Hudson. Readers will learn the history of the court, information on some of the most well-known justices, and analyses of famous cases that have had far-reaching results. … organized format, excellent table of contents, and index …"—School Library Journal"A tip of the hat goes to David L. Hudson Jr., author of the aptly named Handy Supreme Court Answer Book. Hudson, an ABA Journal freelancer and scholar at Vanderbilt Universitys First Amendment Center, produced an accessible history in Q&A format, replete with trivia: Which justice was in a duel? Who was the first law school grad?" – ABA Journal (on the previous edition)"For a lay audience of inquisitive people, David Hudson Jr.s Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is remarkably comprehensive and fascinating. Where else could you find out the identity of the tallest justice on the high court?" – Legal Times (on the previous edition) "For students, teachers, lawyers, and history buffs, this reference provides answer to many questions about the Supreme Court from its origins in 1789 to the present." – Book News (on the previous edition) "This is a unique and useful book that provides readers with a broad understanding of the main judgments of all of the Supreme Courts, as well as including smaller details that made each court unique. This is a terrific title...." – Library Media Connection (on the previous edition) "David Hudsons "The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book" is a guide to all aspects of the court. ... Hudson provides a thorough review of the argument, decision, and appeal process. ... a handy guide for keeping up with events." – Costa Mesa Daily Pilot (on the previous edition) Long Description The U.S. Supreme Court, its decisions, and its nominating process for new justices are often in the news ... but are just as often not well understood. Constitutional law professor David L. Hudson, Jr., explains the cases, processes, and important history with this in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court. How has the Supreme Court justices thinking on gun rights, abortion, free speech, freedom of religion, and many other controversial issues evolved? What were some of the courts most important and monumental decisions ... and failures? Which justices have--and have had--the most influence on the court? Has the nominating process always been so political and bitter? Covering the history, nominating process, and court decisions on individual and other rights as well as a few fun facts, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained by David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. provides you with 600 answers to questions such as ... How was the U.S. Supreme Court created? Under the Constitution, who appoints Supreme Court justices? Have any Supreme Court justices been impeached? Which president introduced an infamous court-packing plan in 1937? Which Supreme Court justice in the 20th century did not have a law degree? What are some suggestions for reforming the confirmation process? What did the Rehnquist Court decide in the 2000 presidential election? Why did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissent in the Lily Ledbetter case? Which justice wrote that he couldnt define obscenity, but "I know it when I see it"? When did the Supreme Court establish the so-called "Miranda Rights"? How did the Supreme Court emphasize privacy protection for cell phone searches? How has the Supreme Court dealt with the death penalty for juveniles? In what infamous decision did the Supreme Court regard African Americans as slaves and property? When did the Supreme Court invalidate a ban on interracial marriages? Why was the decision in Roe v. Wade not the leading story in many newspapers on the date of its decision? Why, according to Justice Samuel Alito, was Roe such a bad decision? Why is interpreting the Second Amendment perhaps more of a challenge than other amendments in the Bill of Rights? Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to have signed the Declaration of Independence? Which Justice wrote a book about the United States as a Christian nation? Which Justice wrote a book on civil disobedience and protest? What Supreme Court justice was formerly a member of the Ku Klux Klan? What is the nickname of the Supreme Court Building? Which justice was nicknamed "The Lone Ranger"? Analyzing controversial issues and various points of view, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the courts most important justices. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. Thoroughly updated since it was last published fifteen years ago, this invaluable resource will help you understand the rulings and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court! Excerpt from Book Confirmation Process How are Supreme Court justices appointed to the High Court? Article II, Section 2 provides that the president of the United States shall have the power to nominate "Judges of the Supreme Court." In fact, Article II provides that the President has the power to nominate all federal judges. The Constitution also provides that the United States Senate shall provide "Advice and Consent." This means that the Presidents judicial nominees must be confirmed by the Senate. What factors go into the selection of a Supreme Court justice? Ideology and politics play key roles, as generally a President selects a Justice who is from his or her own political party. Age also plays a key role, as oftentimes a President wants to select someone who is not too old - who will be able to potentially serve on the Court for a significant amount of time. David M. OBrien in his book Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics explained: "The reality is that every appointment is political. Merit competes with other political considerations like personal and ideological compatibility, with the forces of support or opposition in Congress and the White House, and with demands for representative appointments on the basis of geography, religion, race, gender, and ethnicity." Does a Supreme Court justice need prior judicial experience? No, there is nothing in the Constitution that requires a Supreme Court nominee to have prior judicial experience. In fact, there is actually nothing in the Constitution that says they have to graduate law school or be a lawyer. Many famous justices - such as Louis Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, John Marshall and Roger Taney among them - never had prior judicial experience before joining the bench. What is the confirmation process? After the President nominates a candidate to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate either confirms or denies the nominee. The Senate Judiciary Committee gathers extensive information about the nominee, holds hearings, and eventually votes on whether to move the candidate on for a full Senate vote. The confirmation process can be quite difficult and lengthy depending on how controversial the candidate is deemed to be by Congress, their constituents, and interested public interest groups. It only takes a majority vote for a candidate to win confirmation. However, twenty-six nominations by Presidents have not been successful. The Senate rejected twelve appointments to the Court by formal full vote. Those twelve, and the Senates rejection vote tally, were: John Rutledge (1795) rejected 14-10 Alexander Wolcott (1811) rejected 24-9 John C. Spencer (1843) rejected 26-21 George W. Woodward (1845) rejected 29-20 Jeremiah Black (1860) rejected 26-25 Ebenezer R. Hoar (1870) rejected 33-24 William B. Hornblower (1893) rejected 30-24 Wheeler Peckham (1894) rejected 41-32 John J. Parker (1930) rejected 41-39 Clement F. Haynesworth (1969) rejected 55-45 G. Harrold Carswell (1970) rejected 51-45 Robert Bork (1986) rejected 58-42 What justices have withdrawn their names from consideration because of Senatorial opposition? Not all Supreme Court nominees even make it a full vote. Some of the nominees withdraw their name from consideration when it is clear that they will face significant and perhaps overwhelming Senatorial opposition. The following Supreme Court nominees withdrew their names from consideration: Reuben H. Walworth (1844) Edward King (1845) George H. Williams (nominated in 1873, withdraw in 1874) Caleb Cushing (1874) Abe Fortas (1968) (for chief justice) Douglas H. Ginsburg (1987) Harriet Miers (2005) What famous judge did not get confirmed in 1987? Judge Robert Bork, a former constitutional law professor and federal appeals court judge, did not get confirmed in 1987, as the Senate voted 58-42 against him. Many in the Senate considered Bork too conservative and too restrictive of individual rights to serve on the High Court. Senator Edward Kennedy famously impugned Bork with the following statement: "Robert Borks America is a land in which women would be forced into back-alley abortions, blacks would sit at segregated lunch counters, rogue police could break down citizens doors." Kennedys comments were exaggerated but they made an impact on the televised confirmation proceedings. In fact, it was said that Robert Bork got "Borked." Borks supporters thought he got a raw deal during the confirmation process. For example, Senator John Danforth of Missouri said of Bork: "What has happened to Robert Bork is wrong. The mans been trashed in our house. Some of us helped generate the trashing, others yielded to it, but all of us are accomplices. Why did Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg withdraw his Supreme Court candidacy? Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, who at the time was a relatively new judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, withdrew his name from Supreme Court consideration when it was revealed by the media (Nina Totenberg on NPR) that Ginsburg had engaged in marijuana usage as a student and then later when he was an assistant professor of law at Harvard Law School. Ginsburg had a stellar academic record and had worked in the Reagan Administration in 1983 before being elevated to the D.C. Court of Appeals. However, the revelations about his personal marijuana usage, particularly as a professor, was too much at that time in the mid to late 1980s when the Reagan Administration had such a strong anti-illegal drug stance. Ginsburg withdrew his name, as mounting pressure came from both outside and inside the Reagan Administration. He stated to reporters: "I have today asked President Reagan not to forward my nomination to the Supreme Court. .. I was looking forward to sharing with the American people my views about justice and about the role of the courts in our society. Unfortunately, all of the attention has been focused on our personal lives, and much of that on events of many years ago. My views on the law and on what kind of Supreme Court Justice I would make have been drowned out in the clamor. What female lawyer withdrew her nomination after significant opposition? Harriet Miers, White House Counsel to President George H.W. Bush, withdrew her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court after significant opposition. Miers graduated from Southern Methodist Universitys Law School and served on law review there. She then clerked for a federal district court judge after graduation. She practiced law for decades, becoming the first female managing partner at the Dallas-based firm Locke, Liddell & Sapp. She also was the first female president of the Dallas Bar Association and the Texas State Bar Association. Bush named her his White House Counsel to succeed Alberto Gonzales, who Bush named as his U.S. Attorney General. "Ive known Harriet for more than a decade," said Bush. "I know her heart. I know her character." Many criticized Miers because she had no prior judicial experience and did not attend one of the elite law schools. Some prominent conservatives, including Robert Bork, opposed her nomination publicly. She withdrew her name from consideration after only 24 days. In his memoir, True Faith and Allegiance , Gonzales writes: "I failed to appreciate the difficult challenges created by the nomination of a former or current White House counsel. The U.S Senate would want to see Harriets internal memos, as well as sensitive documents she had reviewed.... Such a nomination sets the White House on a collision course with the Senate over access to documents the president would want to protect as privileged." Do Presidents generally nominate persons from their same political party? Yes, Presidents generally nominate a person from their own political party. President Washington actually began the general process of appointing those to the Court who shared his general ideological bent. For example, President Washington was a Federalist and he appointed fellow Federalists to the U.S. Supreme Court. There have been a few exceptions to this practice historically, however, For example, President John Tyler, of the Whig Party, nominated Democrat Samuel Nelson to the U.S. Supreme Court. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a Democrat, nominated Republican Harlan Fiske Stone to the Court. President Warren Harding, a Republican, nominated Democrat Pierce Butler. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican, nominated William Brennan, a Democrat, to the U.S. Supreme Court.In more modern times, it would be unthinkable for a President to nominate a person not from his or her own political party to the U.S. Supreme Court. Who generally helps a President with selecting Supreme Court nominees? Most Presidents have delegated selection of Supreme Court nominees to their U.S. Attorney Generals and other close advisors in the White House. Often times, an assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel might generate a list of potential candidates. Presidents generally will have a committee of individuals who then vet these individuals and present the President with a top three. The President often will then interview those in the top three and determine who to nominate officially.However, this is a generalization. Not all Presidents have operated Description for Sales People Written in plain English, an in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court by a Constitutional law professor A fascinating and insightful journey through the creation, history, and rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court Written for and aimed at general audiences Wonderful for learning about American history Ideal as a civics resource with its engaging information and fun facts Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy Clear and concise answers Numerous black-and-white photographs Thoroughly indexed Glossary of terms and definitions Authoritative resource Written to appeal to anyone interested in civics, the American government, and history Publicity and promotion aimed at the wide array of websites devoted to science, history, and education Back-to-school promotion targeting more mainstream media and websites on a popular topic Promotion targeting magazines and newspapers Promotion targeting local radio looking for knowledgeable guests Details ISBN1578598230 Author David L. 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