Depending on your viewpoint, the Court over which Burger presided either turned the clock back on the enlightened progressive legal reforms of the Warren Court or put an end to the out-of-control leftist judicial activism of the 1960s. This books explores significant decisions handed down by the Burger court, including such landmark cases as United States v. Nixon and Roe v. Wade.

The Burger court and the period -- The justices -- Major decisions -- Legacy and impact -- Key people, laws, and events -- Chronology -- Table of cases -- Glossary.