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Title: The American Judiciary
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Michael Kaelbling, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The American Judiciary" by Simeon E. Baldwin is a scholarly examination of the development and structure of the American legal system, likely written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the judicial power in the United States, including its English origins, its evolution through colonial times, and the fundamental principles shaping its authority in relation to the legislative and executive branches. Baldwin's exploration is essential for understanding how the American judiciary has maintained its distinct role in the governance of the country. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the judiciary’s crucial role in maintaining order and justice in government. Baldwin discusses the origins of the American judiciary, tracing the influence of English law on the early colonies and outlining how colonial charters incorporated aspects of English law. He delves into the complexities of governance in the colonies, where the distinctions between legislative and judicial powers were often blurred. Furthermore, Baldwin highlights the gradual establishment of a more structured American judicial system, driven by the necessity for permanence and efficiency to respond to the evolving needs of society. Overall, this introduction lays a foundation for a detailed exploration of judicial power and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baldwin, Simeon E. (Simeon Eben), 1840-1927
EBook No.: 8691
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Courts -- United States
Subject: Law -- United States -- History
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The American Judiciary
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Michael Kaelbling, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The American Judiciary" by Simeon E. Baldwin is a scholarly examination of the development and structure of the American legal system, likely written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the judicial power in the United States, including its English origins, its evolution through colonial times, and the fundamental principles shaping its authority in relation to the legislative and executive branches. Baldwin's exploration is essential for understanding how the American judiciary has maintained its distinct role in the governance of the country. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the judiciary’s crucial role in maintaining order and justice in government. Baldwin discusses the origins of the American judiciary, tracing the influence of English law on the early colonies and outlining how colonial charters incorporated aspects of English law. He delves into the complexities of governance in the colonies, where the distinctions between legislative and judicial powers were often blurred. Furthermore, Baldwin highlights the gradual establishment of a more structured American judicial system, driven by the necessity for permanence and efficiency to respond to the evolving needs of society. Overall, this introduction lays a foundation for a detailed exploration of judicial power and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baldwin, Simeon E. (Simeon Eben), 1840-1927
EBook No.: 8691
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Courts -- United States
Subject: Law -- United States -- History
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.