Constitutional Law Guide
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American constitutional law
Professor Tribe--described by Yale's Professor Akhil Amar in 1999 as "the most eminent constitutional scholar & litigator of our era," --is widely regarded as liberal in outlook, but his treatise is cited as often from the right as from the left. It appears in the text of Chief Justice Rehnquist's majority opinion in the leading modern case on states' rights & the federal commerce power, United States v. Lopez, & in the dissent of Justice Thomas, joined by the Chief Justice & Justices Scalia & O'Connor, in U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton, to name just two recent examples. Now that Professor Tribe has completed the long-awaited & thorough revision of those parts of his treatise that deal with the separation & division of powers & a number of other substantive as well as structural topics, this book is certain to set the gold standard for this field of law. First, the structural matters covered in Volume I, which correspond to the first eight chapters of the treatise in its first & second editions, are in many ways more foundational, need to be understood before the superstructure of individual rights makes much sense, & quite closely match the topics covered in Constitutional Law I in most law school curricula. Volume II, currently being written, is scheduled to be published in 2001.
Constitutional Analysis in a Nutshell
This authoritative text provides a framework for understanding individual liberty and governmental power and the institutional role played by the U.S. Supreme Court. Coverage includes judicial review, commerce clause and state powers, federalism, separation of powers, congressional and executive powers, and individual civil rights and civil liberties. Includes diagrams that aid understanding of the fundamentals of our system of government.
Constitutional law in a nutshell
Judicial review and its limits -- National legislative powers -- State power in American federalism -- Congress and the executive power -- Due process of law -- Equal protection -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of religion -- State action -- Congressional legislation in aid of civil rights and liberties.
The Constitution of the United States of America: analysis and interpretation
This brief survey is primarily a suggestive review of the Court’s treatment of the doctrines
of constitutional law over the last fifty years, with a closer focus on issues that have arisen
since the last volume of this treatise was published ten years ago.
Treatise on constitutional law: substance and procedure
Multi-volume legal treatise providing up-to-date analysis of every area of federal constitutional law. Focus is primarily on the Supreme Court.
The Constitution of the United States of America: analysis and interpretation
This brief survey is primarily a suggestive review of the Court’s treatment of the doctrines
of constitutional law over the last fifty years, with a closer focus on issues that have arisen
since the last volume of this treatise was published ten years ago.
Treatise on constitutional law: substance and procedure
Multi-volume legal treatise providing up-to-date analysis of every area of federal constitutional law. Focus is primarily on the Supreme Court.
