"From the origins of the court to major decisions, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a helpful primer on the United State's highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the court's most important justices"-- Provided by publisher.

History of the U.S. Supreme Court -- Historic justices on the court, Part I -- Historic justices of the court, Part II -- Confirmation process -- Freedom of Speech -- Freedom of Religion -- Criminal justice -- Race issues -- Abortion -- Gun rights -- Trivia.