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Informationen zum Autor Robert A. Carp is professor of political science at the University of Houston. He is coauthor ofPolicymaking and Politics in the Federal Courts; Politics and Judgment in Federal District Courts; the Federal Courts, fourth edition, with Ronald Stidham; and numerous articles on judicial process. Klappentext Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, the new ninth edition of Judicial Process in America provides a comprehensive overview of the American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision making. This remarkably current revision will only solidify the bookÆs position as the standard-bearer in the field. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Foundations of Law in the United States 2. History and Organization of the Federal Judicial System 3. History and Organization of State Judicial Systems 4. Jurisdiction and Policymaking Boundaries 5. State Judges 6. Federal Judges 7. Policy Links between the Citizenry, the President, and the Federal Judiciary 8. Lawyers, Litigants, and Interest Groups in the Judicial Process 9. Crime and Procedures Prior to a Criminal Trial 10. The Criminal Trial and Its Aftermath 11. The Civil Court Process 12. Decision Making by Trial Court Judges 13. Decision Making in Collegial Courts 14. Implementation and Impact of Judicial Policies 15. Policymaking by American Judges: A Synthesis Appendix: Annotated U.S. Constitution
