American Courts Explained (ACE) takes students on a detailed tour of American courts by following two real cases - one criminal, one civil - from the events that gave rise to them, through pre-trial proceedings, jury trials, and appeals. Along the way there are stops in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. ACE introduces readers to major debates relating to the courts: How "political" are judges? How well do different methods of selecting judges work? Do ordinary people have adequate access to lawyers? Should we trust jurors to decide complex and...
American Courts Explained (ACE) takes students on a detailed tour of American courts by following two real cases - one criminal, one civil - from the ...