American Constitutional History
Subtitle: a Brief Introduction
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Limited, John; Wiley Blackwell
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781119141754
Subjects: Constitutional history, united states
Description: Presents a concise introduction to the American constitutional developments that have taken place since 1781, treating trends from history, law, and political science. Focusing primarily on constitutional changes related to economic developments, individual rights, and executive power, chapters cover both formal revisions made through constitutional amendments, and informal changes resulting from Supreme Court decisions, executive actions by U.S. presidents, and laws implemented by Congress.