Michael L. Buenger, Of-Counsel, National Center for State Courts, US and Research Scholar, Brussels School of International Studies, Belgium and Paul J. De Muniz, Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Willamette University, College of Law and former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court, US

'While no one can deny the broad sweep of US Supreme Court landmarks, if one really wants to understand the justice system in America, and the interrelationship of courts and governance, one cannot overlook state systems. American Judicial Power does a thorough job of explaining the many interactions of state governments with state courts, including especially the allocation of governmental powers between state and local governments. For those seeking to understand state government beyond its superficial parallels to the federal system, American Judicial Power is an essential work.'

• Contents: 1. Context 2. Key Concepts 3. The Role of State Courts: An Historical Perspective 4. Modern State Judicial Selection in Theory and Practice 5. Modern State Judicial Structures 6. State Constitutions, Legislative Policymaking and State Judicial Power 7. State Courts and Emerging Policy Areas 8. Conclusion Index

Michael L. Buenger, Of-Counsel, National Center for State Courts, US and Research Scholar, Brussels School of International Studies, Belgium and Paul J. De Muniz, Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Willamette University, College of Law and former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court, US

'While no one can deny the broad sweep of US Supreme Court landmarks, if one really wants to understand the justice system in America, and the interrelationship of courts and governance, one cannot overlook state systems. American Judicial Power does a thorough job of explaining the many interactions of state governments with state courts, including especially the allocation of governmental powers between state and local governments. For those seeking to understand state government beyond its superficial parallels to the federal system, American Judicial Power is an essential work.'

• Contents: 1. Context 2. Key Concepts 3. The Role of State Courts: An Historical Perspective 4. Modern State Judicial Selection in Theory and Practice 5. Modern State Judicial Structures 6. State Constitutions, Legislative Policymaking and State Judicial Power 7. State Courts and Emerging Policy Areas 8. Conclusion Index

Michael L. Buenger, Of-Counsel, National Center for State Courts, US and Research Scholar, Brussels School of International Studies, Belgium and Paul J. De Muniz, Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Willamette University, College of Law and former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court, US

'While no one can deny the broad sweep of US Supreme Court landmarks, if one really wants to understand the justice system in America, and the interrelationship of courts and governance, one cannot overlook state systems. American Judicial Power does a thorough job of explaining the many interactions of state governments with state courts, including especially the allocation of governmental powers between state and local governments. For those seeking to understand state government beyond its superficial parallels to the federal system, American Judicial Power is an essential work.'

• Contents: 1. Context 2. Key Concepts 3. The Role of State Courts: An Historical Perspective 4. Modern State Judicial Selection in Theory and Practice 5. Modern State Judicial Structures 6. State Constitutions, Legislative Policymaking and State Judicial Power 7. State Courts and Emerging Policy Areas 8. Conclusion Index