American constitutional law
By: Ralph A. Rossum, G. Alan Tarr.
Contributors: Tarr, G. Alan
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boulder
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780813344775; 9780813344782
Subjects: Constitutional law -- United States -- Cases; Separation of powers -- United States -- Cases; Federal government -- United States -- Cases; Civil rights -- United States -- Cases
Genres: Cases
Description: American Constitutional Law provides a comprehensive account of the nation's defining document. Based on the premise that the study of the Constitution and constitutional law is of fundamental importance to understanding the principles, prospects, and problems of America, the volumes in this set put current events in terms of what those who initially drafted and ratified the Constitution sought to accomplish. The authors examine the constitutional thought of the founders, as well as interpretations of the Constitution by the Supreme Court, Congress, the President, lower federal courts, and state judiciaries. Volume I focuses on federal rights and powers, and volume II focuses on individuals' rights and responsibilities.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Structure of government; title: v. 2. The Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments.