American Constitutional Law, Volume II: Bill of Rights

Ralph A. Rossum; G. Alan Tarr; Constance Rossum

ISBN 10: 0312184506 / ISBN 13: 9780312184506

Published by Wadsworth Publishing (edition 5), 1998

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: American Constitutional Law, Volume II: Bill of Rights
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing (edition 5)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312184506
• ISBN 13: 9780312184506
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

To understand the principles, prospects, and problems of American government, one must understand the U.S. Constitution. AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, Fifth Edition, analyzes the design and purpose of this document, and in doing so examines how power is conferred and limited among the branches of the federal government. Drawing on constitutional interpretations from many sources, this text provides a complete depiction of the United States' defining document.

About the Authors

Ralph A. Rossum received his doctorate from the University of Chicago. He is Henry Salvatori Professor of Political Philosophy and American Constitutionalism at Claremont McKenna College.

G. Alan Tarr received his doctorate from the University of Chicago. He is a distinguished professor of political science and director of the Center for State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, Camden. Professor Tarr has served as a constitutional consultant in Russia, South Africa, Cyprus, and Burma. A three-time NEH Fellow, he is currently completing a study of judicial independence and accountability in the American states.