Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores some of the most glaring misunderstandings about the U.S. Supreme Court-and makes a strong case for why our Supreme Court Justices should not be entrusted with decisions that affect every American citizen.
Trade ReviewThis book is well-written, and tells background stories about several cases that may be of interest to students and some professors. . . .
Supreme Myths may be a good book for undergraduates studying American government, judicial process, or constitutional law. Summing Up: Recommended. * Choice *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Prologue 1 Supreme Mythology 2
Marbury v. Madison and the Birth of Judicial Review 3 Racial Discrimination:
Dred Scott, Plessy, and the Reconstruction Amendments 4 The Economy 5 Abortion 6 Guns 7 Affirmative Action 8 Freedom of Religion 9 Proposals 10 Conclusion Epilogue Notes Index
