Judicial Process provides a comprehensive examination of the American legal system. Neubauer presents a balanced treatment of law and politics, explaining the function of judicial process as the third branch of government. This textbook is designed for political science (or criminal justice) courses that deal with America's judicial system, emphasizing how the American legal system reflects the American political system. Course titles include: Judicial Process, Judicial Politics, The American Legal System, or Law, Courts, and Politics.