CQ's Desk Reference on American Courts

<p>From learning the basic definition of a law to understanding how a case reaches the Supreme Court this essential reference tool provides over 500 questions and accessible answers on the complex subject of the U.S. court system. </p><p>Whether used by a citizen inquiring about jury duty or a student needing to grasp the intricacies of types of laws <em>CQ's Desk Reference on American Courts</em> provides the answers on such topics as: </p><ul> <li>Explanations of the judicial process and procedures.</li> <li>State and federal court institutions.</li> <li>Definitions concepts and terms.</li> <li>Discussions of important cases and interesting firsts.</li></ul>