The Power of Our Supreme Court, Matt Beat
The Power of Our Supreme Court, Matt Beat
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The Power of Our Supreme Court
How Supreme Court Cases Shape Democracy

Author: Matt Beat

Narrator: Philip Church

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/12/2023


Synopsis

Mr. Beat Connects the Supreme Court History Right to You!
Mr. Beat’s The Power of Our Supreme Court is the Supreme Court book of decisions that affect the everyday lives of Americans everywhere.
The real democracy of America unveiled. What does the supreme court do? Sure, people care when the court makes a big ruling, but most don’t pay attention to the court’s day-to-day decisions. In this law book, Mr. Beat takes you on a journey through our Supreme Court system, what it is, who is in it and how they got to be there while foreshadowing how it shapes our very future. A tour of the most influential cases in history. Inspired by Mr. Beat’s court series, The Power of Our Supreme Court walks through many Supreme Court history cases from landmark cases to the more obscure. Matt Beat explains how each case affects us to this day in a way that is engaging, applicable, and easy to understand, even for beginners. Inside, you’ll find: Detailed explanations of the Supreme Court, how it works, and how it affects you
A Supreme Court cases book perfect for anyone interested in social science, political science, activism, or law
Interesting visuals, charts, and graphs to help contextualize and breakdown the historical significance of big and small cases
If you like courtroom books, legal books for lawyers, or books on politics for beginners like How Civil Wars Start, The Color of Law, or The Flip Side of History, you’ll love Mr. Beat’s The Power of Our Supreme Court.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joshua

"Power of the Supreme Court" by Matt Beat is a must-read primer for all Americans. The book is neatly divided into two sections. The first half offers a thorough history of the Supreme Court, along with an insightful breakdown of its functions and roles. It's an excellent overview that demystifies t......more

Goodreads review by Josh

This is a fun, informative overview of 100 cases throughout the history of the Supreme Court. Mr. Beat gives helpful analysis without becoming another opinionated take. I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn a little more about America’s most famous court!......more

Not sure how I found this book but it was excellent.......more

Goodreads review by Reader

A nice concisely written tl;dr of landmark US Supreme Court cases......more

Goodreads review by Cindy

Wandered in and out of paying attention which means I learned a little and will learn more if I listen to it again. Definitely recommend this to everyone - well written and educational.......more