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The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Constitutional Law
The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Constitutional Law presents an accessible introduction to the enduring topics of American constitutional law, including judicial review, methods of interpretation, federalism, separation of powers, equal protection, and individual liberties.
One of the most important functions performed by the American Constitution and the more than two centuries' worth of cases interpreting it is the allocation of decision-making. Professor Dorf and Professor Morrison frame many of these constitutional debates with this question of authority. When should courts rule that the Constitution takes some issue outside of the domain of ordinary politics? Should courts referee disputes between the branches of the federal government? Should they referee disputes between the states and the national government? Using what standards?
This introduction to American constitutional law critically examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States, which has resolved thousands of constitutional controversies based on the shortest national constitution on the planet. The authors also look beyond the Supreme Court, exploring the arguments for and against judicial review and various versions of popular constitutionalism.
One of the most important functions performed by the American Constitution and the more than two centuries' worth of cases interpreting it is the allocation of decision-making. Professor Dorf and Professor Morrison frame many of these constitutional debates with this question of authority. When should courts rule that the Constitution takes some issue outside of the domain of ordinary politics? Should courts referee disputes between the branches of the federal government? Should they referee disputes between the states and the national government? Using what standards?
This introduction to American constitutional law critically examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States, which has resolved thousands of constitutional controversies based on the shortest national constitution on the planet. The authors also look beyond the Supreme Court, exploring the arguments for and against judicial review and various versions of popular constitutionalism.
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268 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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May 15, 2017Finishing this was like that scene in "Silverlinings Playlist" where Bradley Cooper throws the book out the window.
It was a dry read. I learned a fair bit. But ultimately, I hate this book because of the god awful quizzes I had about it.
That being said, the content and actual information is preliminary to understanding our Constitutional Rights. Which the courts control heavily. Though at the end he says "we the people control our constitutional rights." To which i say, bullshit. You don't just write a whole book on why the courts have power only to throw in that ribbon ending.
It was a dry read. I learned a fair bit. But ultimately, I hate this book because of the god awful quizzes I had about it.
That being said, the content and actual information is preliminary to understanding our Constitutional Rights. Which the courts control heavily. Though at the end he says "we the people control our constitutional rights." To which i say, bullshit. You don't just write a whole book on why the courts have power only to throw in that ribbon ending.
February 12, 2014
written in his usual style. he streamlined the basic structure and contents of the US constitution with examples of specific cases. recommend to read.
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