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Introduction to the American Legal System

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'Introduction to American Law provides an overview of the legal system in the United States. It is designed for leaners who have little familiarity with U.S. law. Key topics include the federal and state court systems, the civil and criminal litigation processes, and ethics in the legal profession. Each chapter includes a court case study, discussion and review questions, and a practice...

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Material Type:
Open (Access) Textbook
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 5, 2014
Date Modified in MERLOT:
April 17, 2025
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Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, Professional
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:
Download entire book as PDF from this site.
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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Konnie Kustron
Konnie Kustron (Faculty)
10 years ago
An Instructor's Manual and PowerPoints are available to accompany the text. Please email the author at kkustron@emich.edu for copies of those materials.