law

Examines the ways in which laws and punishment were administered during the Middle Ages, and describes various crimes, Medieval prisons, courts, and much more.

Discusses the law, the court system, how the law can be challenged, and what our laws mean to the individual.

This book defines rules and laws and describes how a bill becomes a law.

Explains the lawmaking process, discussing each step needed to turn a bill into a law.

A collection of humorous laws from across the country, along with information on why we have laws, how they are established, and why some of these may not be as funny as they seem.

Draws on interviews with the nine justices of the Supreme Court to offer an inside look at the Court's complex dynamic and the changes that may be in store for key issues, including abortion, civil rights, and presidential power, after the 2008 presidential election.

Introduces early readers to the social importance of laws, and discusses the U.S. Constitution, various types of laws, and how they affect individual citizens.

A brief description of the education and skills needed to become a lawyer, explaining the various ways that lawyers help others.

Presents more than two hundred essays on court cases throughout American history, reflecting on judicial decisions concerning topics in criminal law; governmental organization, power, and procedure; economic regulation; race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability; and civil liberties.

Describes over one hundred unusual federal, city, and state laws in America, most still on the books, and includes illustrations.