Confirmation
A Guide to Controversial Supreme Court Nominations
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McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino. Tinker v. Des Moines and students' right to free speech : debating Supreme Court decisions. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c2006.
This book discusses how the court case, Tinker v. Des Moines, developed and how the Supreme Court ruled, and examines all sides involved in this case about the student armband protest against the Vietnam War.
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Wawrose, Susan C. Griswold v. Connecticut : contraception and the right of privacy. New York : Franklin Watts, c1996.
Discusses the case which identified a constitutional right of privacy for married people to use contraception and points out the significance of the ruling.
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Gitlin, Marty. Brown v. the Board of Education. Edina, Minn. : ABDO, c2008.
Offers a detailed chronology of the Supreme Court case Brown v. the Board of Education, which banned segregation in American public schools.
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Gold, John Coopersmith. Board of Education v. Pico (1982) : book banning. 1st. ed. New York : Twenty-First Century Books, 1994.
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Stevens, Leonard A. The case of Roe v. Wade. New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c1996.
Examines the people, events, and legal questions connected to the Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion.
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Fridell, Ron. Cruzan v. missouri and the Right to Die Debate : Debating Supreme Court Decisions. Berkeley Heights, N.J. : Enslow Publishers, 2005.
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Cohen, Laura. The Gault case and young people's rights : debating Supreme Court decisions. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c2006.
This book discusses the 1967 United States Supreme Court's decision of "In re Gault" that found that the Arizona Juvenile Code violated the United States Constitution and that Gerald Gault had been denied due process by the Arizona courts.
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Dudley, Mark E. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) : right to counsel. 1st ed. New York : Twenty-First Century Books, 1995.
Examines the people, events, and legal issues involved in the Supreme Court case that established the right of people to be represented by a lawyer even if they cannot afford to pay.
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Kelly-Gangi, Carol. Miranda v. Arizona and the rights of the accused : debating Supreme Court decisions. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c2006.
This book discusses how the court case, Miranda v. Arizona, came about, how the Supreme Court ruled, and how the case has been interpreted and misinterpreted since it was decided to inform a suspect of his or her rights.
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Wice, Paul B. Miranda v. Arizona : "You have the right to remain silent--" New York : Franklin Watts, c1996.
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Thorndike, Jonathan L., 1959-. Epperson v. Arkansas : the evolution/creationism debate. Springfield, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c1999.
Examines the 1968 Supreme Court case which dealt with the question of whether teaching creationism rather than evolution in schools in Arkansas was acceptable.
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Harris, Nancy, 1956-. What's the state judicial branch? Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2008.
The state judicial branch -- What is a judge? -- What is a lawyer? -- State courts -- Trial courts -- State court of appeals -- State Supreme Court -- Other courts in the United States -- How do you become a state judge? -- Leading the state justice system. Describes the structure and functions of the judicial branch of a state government, discussing judges, lawyers, the different courts, and elections.
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Jakubiak, David J. What does a Supreme Court justice do? New York : PowerKids Press, 2010.
The highest court -- The job of the supreme court -- Becoming a justice -- A case for the supreme court -- Arguing before the court -- How rulings are made -- A home for the court -- A landmark decision -- Justices who changed history -- Your surpreme court. Provides an introduction to the Supreme Court, discusses its role in U.S. government, looks at how people become members of the Court, describes the work of a Supreme Court justice, and identifies notable justices from throughout history.
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Szulhan, Rebecca. Contemporary achievements. New York : Weigl, c2009.
An illustrated overview of the achievements of African-Americans since the 1950s, including Sidney Poitier winning an Academy Award, Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court appointment, Michael Jordan's NBA success, and others.
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McElroy, Lisa Tucker. Sonia Sotomayor : first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court justice. Minneapolis : Lerner, c2010.
Discusses the early life, education, career, and various achievements of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Rumsch, BreAnn, 1981-. William Taft. Edina, Minn : ABDO, c2009.
William Taft -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Young Will -- Work and family -- Governor Taft -- Secretary Taft -- President Taft -- A tough campaign -- Chief Justice. Contains key facts about the life of William Taft from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the twenty-seventh president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
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Macht, Norman L. (Norman Lee), 1929-. Clarence Thomas. New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c1995.
Examines the life and career of the Black Supreme Court justice.
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The judicial branch of the federal government : purpose, process, and people. 1st ed. New York : Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2010.
Traces the history of the federal judiciary of the United States from its beginnings in the late eighteenth century through the confirmation of Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 2009, examining how the Supreme Court has shaped the powers and functions of the government and American society.
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Read: Articles
In the Supreme Court, controversial nominations have typically led to historical injustices via The Independent
The Public Response to Controversial Supreme Court Decisions: The Insular Cases.
Authors via Journal of Supreme Court Cases
Polarizing the Electoral Connection: Partisan Representation in Supreme Court Confirmation Politics via Journal of Politics
Public Opinion and Senate Confirmation of Supreme Court Nominees via Journal of Politics
Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Confirmation Is Now the Ultimate Test of Political Power in 2018 via Time magazine
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