The state and federal courts :  a complete guide to history, powers, and controversy / 
Christopher P. Banks, editor. 
 - viii, 513 pages ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-480) and index. 
<br/><br/>History of the judiciary : federal and state -- Roles, functions, and powers -- Structure and process -- Political issues and controversies of the judicial branch : Constitutional politics and democratic principles; Judicial access, independence, and accountability; The politics of judicial selection and removal; Political controversies in state and federal courts. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781440841453 (hard copy : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016034520 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Courts--History.--United States<br/>State courts--History.--United States<br/>Judicial power--History.--United States<br/>Judicial independence--United States.<br/>Judicial process--United States.<br/>Judges--Selection and appointment--United States.<br/>Justice, Administration of--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KF8720  / .S73 2017 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>347.73/12