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Author Collins, Paul M., Jr., author.

Title Supreme Court confirmation hearings and constitutional change / Paul M. Collins, Jr., University of North Texas ; Lori A. Ringhand, University of Georgia.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 296 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents A confirmation process worth celebrating -- How it works : the nuts and bolts of the confirmation process -- Public opinion and precedent at confirmation hearings -- An issue-by-issue look at the hearings -- Discussion of precendent at the hearings -- Confirmation conditions -- The 104th justice -- Currently contested constitutional questions -- Our constitution.
Summary Demonstrates that the hearings to confirm Supreme Court nominees are in fact a democratic forum for the discussion and ratification of constitutional change.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject United States. Supreme Court.
United States. Supreme Court.
Judges -- Selection and appointment -- United States.
Judges -- Selection and appointment.
United States.
Constitutional law -- United States.
Constitutional law.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Ringhand, Lori A., author.
Other Form: Print version: Collins, Paul M., Jr. Supreme Court confirmation hearings and constitutional change 9781107039704 (DLC) 2013000441 (OCoLC)855491684
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