The Supreme Court in Transition: From Warren to Burger to Rehnquist.

O'Brien, David M.

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Supreme Court in Transition: From Warren to Burger to Rehnquist.

O'Brien, David M.

Update on Law-Related Education, v10 n3 p32-35,46-47 Fall 1986

Reviews the characteristics and landmark cases of the Warren, and Burger eras of the U.S. Supreme Court. Describes the changes taking place under Chief Justice Rehnquist and assesses the future of the Supreme Court with the addition of Justice Antonin Scalia. Maintains that the trend toward judicial activism will continue. (JDH)

Descriptors: Civics, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Court Role, Law Related Education, Political Science, Secondary Education, Social Studies, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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