Who makes up the Judicial Branch? How are members of the Judicial Branch appointed? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of...

"Learn about the roles of state, local, and federal courts ininterpreting laws, deciding cases, and bringing justice to the American people."--Publisher's website.

"At the court of Chancery, the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case grinds on for years with no end in sight. Entangled in the lawsuit are a growing number of innocent victims: Ada Clare and Richard Carstone, whose inheritance is gradually being devoured by legal costs; Esther Summerson, a child with mysterious parentage; and even Jo, the destitute little crossing-sweeper. As the case staggers onward, yet more people become embroiled in the furious legal battle,...

Throwing light on legal and courtroom processes and procedures, 'Courtroom Skills for Social Workers' encourages readers to see involvement with the courts as a positive element of their practice rather than something to be afraid of.