Open Judicial Politics is a compilation of new and original research in judicial politics/ written specifically for the undergraduate audience/ thus providing accessible examples of political science research that also address some of the more current concerns and controversies in our field. Additionally/ every article is accompanied by some type of classroom activity from basic discussion questions to full-blown simulations that make it easier for instructors to adapt the material to their courses and enhance their courses with interactives. The chapters of the volume generally follow the well-worn path of most textbooks of judicial politics/ making the volume an easy companion for adoption/ and the material should fit seamlessly into the pre-established structures of most courses.