Understanding Constitutional Law

Understanding Constitutional Law covers all of the central concepts and issues students encounter in any basic constitutional law course. Structure of Government issues revolve around the twin themes of federalism and separation of powers. Individual rights and liberties follow a concept organization-Due Process, Equal Protection, and First Amendment. Clearly written and authoritative, Understanding Constitutional Law addresses the central concepts and issues students encounter in most Constitutional Law casebooks.*

Contents

• The constitution and constitutional argument

• The courts and judicial review

• Congressional power

• Commerce clause

• The federal system

• Commerce and the states : the dormant commerce clause

• Executive power

• Liberty, property, and due process, taking and contract clauses

• Racial equality

• Equal rights for the sexes

• Affirmative action

• Equal protection for other groups and interests

• Political speech and association

• Government and the media : print and electronic

• Speech in public places

• Special doctrines in the system of freedom of expression

• Government and religious freedom.