Understanding constitutional law
Title:
Understanding constitutional law
Author:
Araiza, William D., author.
ISBN:
9781531018702
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Edition:
Fifth edition.
Physical Description:
xvii, 662 pages ; 26 cm.
Series:
Carolina Academic Press understanding series
Contents:
The constitution and constitutional argument -- The courts and judicial review -- Executive power and the separation between executive and congressional power -- The federal system : introduction and basic concepts -- Congress and congressional powers -- The commerce clause -- Commerce and the states : the dormant commerce clause, federal preemption, and the privileges and immunities clause -- Federal regulation of the states -- Liberty and property : the due process,takings and contracts clauses -- Equal protection -- Freedom of speech, press, and assembly -- Government and religious freedom -- Civil rights enforcement -- The State action requirement.
Abstract:
"Understanding Constitutional Law covers all of the central concepts and issues students encounter in any basic constitutional law course. Structure of Government issues revolve around the twin themes of federalism and separation of powers. Individual rights and liberties follow a concept organization-Due Process, Equal Protection, and First Amendment. Clearly written and authoritative, Understanding Constitutional Law addresses the central concepts and issues students encounter in most Constitutional Law casebooks. "Structure of government" issues revolve around the twin themes of federalism and separation of powers. Individual rights and liberties follow a concept organization - Due Process, Equal Protection, and First Amendment"-- Provided by publisher.
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