Pamela C Corley: 2 books
The Puzzle of Unanimity
Consensus on the United States Supreme Court
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court typically rules on cases that present complex legal questions. Given the challenging nature of its cases and the popular view that the Court is divided along ideological lines, it's commonly assumed that the Court routinely hands down equally-divided decisions. Yet the justices...
American Judicial Process
Myth and Reality in Law and Courts
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
This text is a general introduction to American judicial process. The authors cover the major institutions, actors, and processes that comprise the U.S. legal system, viewed from a political science perspective. Grounding their presentation in empirical social science terms, the authors identify popular...