From learning the basic definition of a law to understanding how a case reaches the Supreme Court, this essential reference tool provides over 500 questions and accessible answers on the complex subject of the U.S. court system.

Whether used by a citizen inquiring about jury duty or a student needing to grasp the intricacies of types of laws, CQ′s Desk Reference on American Courts provides the answers on such topics as:



Explanations of the judicial process and procedures.
State and federal court institutions.
Definitions, concepts, and terms.
Discussions of important cases and interesting firsts.