Replication data for: The Supreme Court Compendium (4th ed.)

The Supreme Court Compendium is the only reference that presents historical and statistical information on all important aspects of the U.S. Supreme Court, including its history, development as an institution, the justices’ backgrounds, nominations, and confirmations, and the Court’s relationship with the public and other governmental and judicial bodies. An institutional overview of the Court’s history including: a chronology of important events from 1787-2002; important Congressional legislation relating to the Supreme Court; Internet sites relating to law and courts and much more. In this comprehensive reference, readers will find: Background information on all the justices such as family backgrounds, childhood environments, marital status, educational and employment histories, political experiences and trends in voting agreement. More than 170 tables and charts presenting information like the success rate of the United States as a party before the Supreme Court and the rates of success of various administrative agencies. Also, the state participation in court litigation and their rate of success. This new edition is updated to cover Supreme Court events through the 2001-2002 term. This reference will be invaluable to judicial scholars, students, and those int erested in the history of the Supreme Court.