The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained

(Hardback, 2nd New edition)

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Written in plain English, an in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court by a Constitutional law professor

A fascinating and insightful journey through the creation, history, and rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court

Written for and aimed at general audiences

Wonderful for learning about American history

Ideal as a civics resource with its engaging information and fun facts

Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy

Clear and concise answers

Numerous black-and-white photographs

Thoroughly indexed

Glossary of terms and definitions

Authoritative resource

Written to appeal to anyone interested in civics, the American government, and history

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Author Bio

David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. is an Assistant Professor of Law, teaching First Amendment Law and Bar Exam Workshop at Belmont Universitys College of Law. For 17 years, he was an attorney and scholar at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hudson also has taught classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law, and he served as a senior law clerk for the Tennessee Supreme Court. In June 2018, the Nashville School of Law awarded him its Distinguished Faculty Award. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He is an author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books, including Visible Ink Presss The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy American History Answer Book, as well as Let The Students Speak: A History of the Fight for Free Expression in American Schools and The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (co-editor). He writes regularly for the American Bar Associations Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and ABA Journal, the First Amendment Watch, and the Free Speech Center. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.