A short & Happy Guide to Constitutional Law

This efficient book takes the complex subject matter of Constitutional Law and makes it easier to understand and digest. World-renowned Villanova Law Dean and Professor Mark Alexander carefully explains the key concepts involved in Con Law and also brings it home with straightforward explanations of why you are reading and discussing the cases you are assigned every day. The subject matter runs the gamut from Marbury v. Madison and the structural side of the course to Due Process and Equal Protection. In addition, he provides exam-taking tips, and general words of guidance on how to make it through law school, and beyond, to a rewarding legal career.*

Contents

• Welcome and overview

• The Supreme Court's authority and role

• Cases and controversies; justiciability

• The commerce power

• The dormant commerce clause

• Spending and taxing powers

• Separation of powers

• Fundamental rights and incorporation

• Due process

• State actions and the beginnings of constitutional law

• Equal protection

• Top ten exam tips

• Courage.