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When the first Supreme Court convened in 1790, it was so ill-esteemed that its justices frequently resigned in favor of other pursuits. John Rutledge stepped down as Associate Justice to become a state judge in South Carolina; John Jay resigned as Chief Justice to run for Governor of New York; and Alexander Hamilton declined to replace Jay, pursuing a private law practice instead. As Bernard Schwartz shows in this landmark history, the Supreme Court has indeed travelled a long and interesting journey to its current preeminent place in American life. In A History of the Supreme Court, Schwartz Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Each chapter focuses on the reign of a particular Chief Justice and the associate judges that came and went during that tenure. Author Bernard Schwartz pulls no punches in his views of particular courts or individual justices or their opinions. Interwoven are historical interpretations of the constitution to explain various judicial reasoning. Also, a couple of chapters are dedicated to major court decisions. Schwartz unabashedly supports activist judges and courts so conservative minded readers will need an open mind and a grain of salt.
‘A History of the Supreme Court’ is a tour through U.S. history as seen from the bench of the highest court in the land. Though written for the lay reader , one may want to be versed in some basic legal terminology and the constitution before diving in. ( )