United States Constitutional Law

An Introduction

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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The great liberties and guarantees of the United States Constitution are stated as general principles, to be perpetuated and reapplied in a changing America. This book provides a basic understanding of Constitutional law, addressing both the history of the U.S. Constitution and each of its individual clauses. It explains the power of the Supreme Court, whereby a bare majority of five justices, each with lifetime tenure, can overrule the president, the Congress, and state and local governments--effectively declaring the rights and obligations of persons and organizations across the land. Referencing more than 950 Supreme Court decisions, the book treats each subject objectively and without opinionated commentary.

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Utgivningsdatum2011-02-22
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt413 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor300
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786459407

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Prologue: Events Leading to the Ratification of the Constitution THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Preamble Article I: The Legislative Branch Article II: The Executive Branch Article III: The Judicial Branch Article IV: State Relations Article V: The Amendment Process Article VI: The Supremacy of the Constitution Article VII: The Ratification Process Amendments to the Constitution Appendix A: Supreme Court Justices, 1789–2010 Appendix B: Text of the Constitution Bibliography Index of Cases General Index

“superb...highly recommended”—Choice; “constitutional law is a vast subject, and this is a comprehensive survey...generally avoids legal jargon”—Library Journal; “examines each of the articles and amendments to the US Constitution, to provide a basic understanding of it, its power, and its function...explains each clause in order, with discussion of about 950 related Supreme Court decisions...complete text of the Constitution is supplied”—Reference & Research Book News.