American Constitutional Law: Essays, Cases, and Comparative NotesRowman & Littlefield, 2004 - 1095 lappuses A course on constitutional law and civil liberties can be-and is-nothing less than an extended inquiry into the meaning of America. American Constitutional Law, newly revised by Donald P. Kommers, John E. Finn, and Gary J. Jacobsohn, is a casebook made for such an inquiry. True to the liberal arts tradition from which it emerges, it goes beyond the facts and rulings of the great Supreme Court cases to engage important issues of political theory and the nature of our democracy. Although the focus is on law in the United States, Kommers, Finn, and Jacobsohn break new ground by incorporating comparative materials that enrich the study of the American Constitution, challenging the reader to assess American values in light of other legal systems and understandings of governance. In an era of constitutional globalization, this new edition of a distinguished text is essential to an appreciation of tradition and diversity. |
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The Supreme Court | 11 |
The Constitution and Its Interpretation | 31 |
Intergovernmental Powers and Relationships | 57 |
Judicial Power | 61 |
Separation of Powers | 109 |
Foreign Affairs and Constitutional Crises | 171 |
Federalism and State Regulation | 231 |
Congressional Powers | 299 |
The Equal Protection Clause and Racial Discrimination | 887 |
Gender Discrimination and Other Claims to Equality | 969 |
Declaration of Independence | 1035 |
The United States Constitution | 1037 |
First Inaugural Address | 1047 |
The Gettysburg Address | 1051 |
Understanding Supreme Court Opinions | 1053 |
Glossary of Terms | 1057 |
Voting and Political Representation | 365 |
Liberty Community and Constitutional Interpretation under the Bill of Rights | 425 |
The Bill of Rights Incorporation and Capital Punishment | 431 |
Liberty and Property | 501 |
Fundamental Rights Privacy and Personhood | 553 |
Freedom of Speech | 679 |
Freedom of Religion in Public and Private Life | 773 |
Chronological Chart of the Justices | 1063 |
Legal Research on the World Wide Web | 1067 |
The Federalist No 78 | 1069 |
Table of Cases | 1073 |
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American Constitutional Law: Essays, Cases, and Comparative Notes Donald P. Kommers,John E. Finn,Gary J. Jacobsohn Ierobežota priekšskatīšana - 2004 |
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