The Handy Law Answer Book

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David L. Hudson Jr., J.D., is an attorney and law professor at Belmont University’s College of Law, a U.S. Constitution scholar, and a fellow for the First Amendment of the Freedom Forum. Hudson earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He speaks widely on Constitutional Law and school law issues. He previously taught classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law, where he was awarded its Distinguished Faculty Award. He also served as a senior law clerk for the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is an author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books, including Visible Ink Press’s The Handy Civics Answer Book, The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained. He writes regularly for the American Bar Association’s Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and ABA Journal. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Courtrooms and contracts. Legal claims and criminal cases. The legal system can be complex, but you’ll be at an advantage with this enlightening guide by your side!



From the day of our birth and your government-issued birth certificate to finding a job and paying your taxes to our eventual death certificate, legal documents, legal rights and responsibilities, and the law are an inescapable part of our lives. From the Constitution to coping with our court system and from employment law, bankruptcy law, and immigration law to the Bill of Rights, The Handy Law Answer Book 2nd edition, answers every conceivable law question, including …



 What exactly does the U.S. Constitution do?
What is an example of a separation of powers problem?
How is a law created?
Why were the first ten amendments—the Bill of Rights—added to the U.S. Constitution?
What three freedoms does the Eighth Amendment protect?
How was the U.S. Supreme Court created?
What commission studied various reform proposals to the U.S. Supreme Court?
How does tort law differ from criminal law?
Are children held to the same standards as adults?
What was the McDonald’s hot coffee case?
Can employers really discriminate against employees for any reason?
How does an employee prove a claim of religious discrimination?
How does the unemployment benefits process work?
What is an arrest?
How do you qualify for a court-appointed attorney?
What happens if a jury cannot reach a decision?
Can cousins legally marry?
What happens if a person refuses to pay child support?
How long does negative information stay on my credit report?
What does it cost to file for bankruptcy?
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
How does one become a U.S. citizen?
How can a person obtain asylum?
And many, many more!


Completely revised and updated for the first time in 15 years, The Handy Law Answer Book answers over 750 of the most important, intriguing, and interesting legal questions. Whether you’re in your living room or law school, this compelling resource will inform you of the basics of the law and legal principles. It will arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate and understand our system of justice!

Contenu

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction



1. The U.S. Constitution

2. The Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment

3. Federal and State Courts

4. Personal Injury or Tort Law

5. Employment Law

6. Criminal Law and Procedure

7. Family Law

8. Credit and Bankruptcy Law

9. Immigration Law



Bibliography

Glossary

Index