The Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court is written by Lawrence Baum and published by CQ Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1483376133 (ISBN 10) and 9781483376134 (ISBN 13).

The Supreme Court, Twelfth Edition, examines all major aspects of the highest court in the nation, from the selection of justices and agenda creation to the decision-making process and the Court’s impact on government and U.S. society. Delving deeply into personalities and procedures, author Lawrence Baum provides a balanced explanation of the Court’s actions and the behavior of its justices as he reveals its complexity, reach, and influence. This new edition gives particular attention to current developments such as the impact of political polarization on the Court, the justices’ increasingly public roles, and recent rulings on same-sex marriage and health care.