Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
xviii, 324 pages ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Striking the balance on the Roberts Court -- From off the wall and down the rabbit hole -- Making the Roberts Court -- The rookie and sophomore years -- The court of public opinion, the Supreme Court, and gun rights -- Business stooge or umpire? : business cases in the Roberts Court -- The Roberts Court -- Sticks and stones, lies and insults -- Citizens united and campaign finance -- Elections matter. |
Summary |
Examines the initial years of the Roberts Court, covering the legal philosophies that have informed decisions on such major cases as the Affordable Care Act, the political structures behind appointments, and the struggle for dominance of the Court. |
Subject |
Political questions and judicial power -- United States.
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Political questions and judicial power. |
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United States. |
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United States. Supreme Court.
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United States. Supreme Court. |
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Roberts, John G., Jr., 1955-
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Roberts, John G., Jr., 1955- |
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Judges -- United States.
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Judges. |
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Law -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Law -- Political aspects. |
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Law. |
ISBN |
0393073440 (hardcover) |
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9780393073447 (hardcover) |
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