The American Judicial System: A Very Short Introduction

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In one way or another, we are all affected by the actions of the American judicial system. This VSI explains how and why this is -- cracking the vail that surrounds American courts and the law by translating the legal technicalities, structural complexities, and jargon of the law into plain English with a real-world context. Aimed at anyone who is caught up on the legal process or someone just curious about how it all works and why, this VSI is the starting place to understanding the workings and importance of the third branch of American government