Collins, Paul M., Jr.,

Supreme Court confirmation hearings and constitutional change /Paul M. Collins, Jr., University of North Texas; Lori A. Ringhand, University of Georgia. - New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xvi, 296 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographies and index.

A confirmation process worth celebrating -- How it works : the nuts and bolts of the confirmation process -- Public opinion and precedent at confirmation hearings -- An issue-by-issue look at the hearings -- The discussion of precendent at the hearings -- Confirmation conditions -- The 104th justice -- Currently contested constitutional questions -- Our constitution.



9781461939818


United States. Supreme Court.


Judges--Selection and appointment--United States.
Constitutional law--United States.


Electronic Books.

KF8742 / .S877 2013