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Political factors influence judicial decisions. Arguments and input from lawyers and interest groups, the ebb and flow of public opinion, and especially the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices all combine to shape the development of constitutional doctrine. Drawing on political science as much as from legal studies, Constitutional Law for a Changing America helps students realize that Supreme Court cases are more than just legal names and citations.

As always, Epstein and Walker account for new scholarship as well as reconsider all excerpted cases for both additions and cuts. With meticulous updating throughout, the authors feature reworked and revised discussion on: 

  • the methods of constitutional interpretation,
  • jurisdiction stripping and standing, 
  • the appointments clause and theories of presidential power, 
  • theories of the separation-of-powers system, 
  • all cases related to the war on terrorism, 
  • theories of federalism and the current state of the federalism/commerce doctrine; in particular, linkages between chapters 6 and 7 have been made more explicit.

Two important improvements in the book’s design lead to more focused and effective reading: 

  • a revamped interior layout clearly delineates between author commentary and opinion excerpts, 
  • a new "Arguments" section in the case commentary details the attorneys’ arguments for each side.

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About the Author:
Lee Epstein is Ethan A.H. Shepley Distinguished University Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. A recipient of 12 grants from the National Science Foundation for her work on law and legal institutions, Epstein has authored or co-authored over 100 articles and essays, as well as 15 books, including The Choices Justices Make (co-authored with Jack Knight), which won the Pritchett Award for the Best Book on Law and Courts and the Lasting Contribution Award for making a “lasting impression on the field of law and courts.” The Constitutional Law for a Changing America series (co-authored with Thomas G. Walker) received the Teaching and Mentoring Award from the Law and Courts Section of the American Political Science Association. Her most recent books are The Behavior of Federal Judges, with William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner, and An Introduction to Empirical Legal Research, with Andrew D. Martin.
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A new edition of Institutional Powers and Constraints is welcome news indeed! This deftly edited, reader-friendly casebook is ideal for both students and instructors. --- Judith Baer, Texas A&M University

Institutional Powers and Constraints is a very strong text, which is why I've always come back to it. I used the first edition! You arguably have the two best scholars in the field, but the text's strength goes beyond its authors credentials: the book simply combines the politics of the judiciary with the legal approach that courts must take in dealing with legal argumentation. --- Gregory Casey, University of Missouri

This is the best book available for undergraduate constitutional law classes. It addresses all critical issues through cases and commentary, and I appreciate greatly and use the online case archive. I look forward to using the seventh edition in my class. - --Richard A. Brisbin Jr., West Virginia University

Institutional Powers and Constraints is a very strong text, which is why I've always come back to it. I used the first edition! You arguably have the two best scholars in the field, but the text's strength goes beyond its authors credentials: the book simply combines the politics of the judiciary with the legal approach that courts must take in dealing with legal argumentation. --- Gregory Casey, University of Missouri

This is the best book available for undergraduate constitutional law classes. It addresses all critical issues through cases and commentary, and I appreciate greatly and use the online case archive. I look forward to using the seventh edition in my class. --- Richard A. Brisbin Jr., West Virginia University

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  • PublisherCQ Press
  • Publication date2010
  • ISBN 10 1604265167
  • ISBN 13 9781604265163
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages776
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