This book addresses the institution of the highest law of the land in the United States, the Federal Supreme Court. More specifically, the enduring influence of the Burger Court on the growth and progress of the Federal Judiciary Branch. An introduction to the US Supreme Court System is provided to lay the foundation for understanding the importance of Chief Justice Warren Burger. The legacy of the Burger Court is then examined through a brief biography of its charismatic leader, followed by an in depth look at the critical cases that defined the court. This book was created and put into distribution by a team of dedicated editors using open source and proprietary publishing tools. One of the advantages to the way we publish books is that our content is up to date and written by dedicated subject matter experts from all over the world. By adding a layer of screening and curatorial attention to this material, we are able to offer a book that is relevant, informative and unique.