Part of ABC-CLIO's groundbreaking About State Government set, this volume is the first comprehensive resource to focus exclusively on judicial politics at the state level, covering all 50 states and demonstrating the profound influence state courts have on American life. * Written by scholars in the study of law and politics-all experts on the structure, function, and societal impact of state courts * Provides numerous tables and graphs to help readers comprehend the complexities of each state's court system