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A vital force in the changing landscapes of the last four presidencies, the Rehnquist Court was often a battleground for intense partisan politics. As the nation hung in constitutional crisis during the 2000 presidential election, the Court embodied the fierce struggle between conservative and liberal forces before handing down its landmark ruling.

About the Author

Thomas R. Hensley is emeritus professor of political science and former chair of the Department of Political Science at Kent State University, Kent, OH.