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A brief introduction to the history and function of the highestcourt in the Nation.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court"--Provided by publisher.

Fifty controversial cases decided by the Supreme Court show howthe First Amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

A brief overview explaining how the Supreme Court is the ultimate interpreter of our Constitution.

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Readers learn about Ginsburg's early life, her beginnings in law as a clerk in New York, her time as a lawyer for the ACLU, and her service on the US Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court is the highest legal authority in the United States. The independence of the Supreme Court is important because it ensures that its judgments are fair to all Americans. Learn more about the Supreme Court in "Supreme Court," a U.S. Government book.