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100 1 _aBaldwin, Simeon E.
_q(Simeon Eben),
_d1840-1927
245 1 4 _aThe American Judiciary
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Michael Kaelbling, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCourts -- United States
653 _aLaw -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8691
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