The Handy Law Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book), 2nd Edition

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!

Understanding the law and navigating the legal system has never been more important. From the day you are born and get your government-issued birth certificate to finding a job and paying your taxes to your eventual death certificate, legal documents, legal rights and responsibilities, and the law are an inescapable part of our lives. Fully revised and updated to include an expanded and up-to-date understanding of individual rights and personal liberties—from the Bill of Rights to the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade—as well as an all-new chapter on immigration law, The Handy Law Answer Book 2nd edition answers over 750 of the most important, intriguing, and interesting legal questions many of us face, 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 incorporates the latest Supreme Court rulings and their views on the Constitution, employment law, criminal law, family law, bankruptcy, affirmative action, Presidential immunity, same-sex marriage, and much, much more. 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!

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