judicial review

An account of the historical U.S. Supreme Court decision which established for the Supreme Court the power of judicial review over the U.S. Constitution.

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.

Cox relates the law and history of the Supreme Court, the issues and debates of each era, as well as the dramatic stories of individuals who shaped the court decisions that helped shape our history.

Offers concise overviews of thirty-four Supreme Court cases that had the greatest impact on the lives of Americans.

Examines the debates of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which led to the Supreme Court's landmark decision in 1803 in "Marbury v. Madison", which gave the Court the power to determine what the Constitution and the laws under it really mean.

Discusses the early years of the U.S. Supreme Court, when John Marshall, a distant cousin to Thomas Jefferson, handled a case involving the two political parties--the Federalists and the Republicans--as the transfer of power commenced, with details of "Marbury v. Madison" and its formative role in the future of the nation.

Examines the Supreme Court case of 1803 that marked the first time that a law passed by Congress was found to be illegal according to the Constitution.

Presents a brief profile of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case and decision between William Marbury and newly appointed Secretary of State James Madison that would alter the balance of power among the three branches of government.

Explains the importance of the United States Supreme Court, discusses why Americans often blindly follow their rulings, and examines various times throughout history when court decisions have been ignored, protested, and debated.

Introduces the American court system and how the Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of laws.