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7+ YearsPublisher | Cambridge University Press |
ISBN 13 | 9781107476622 |
Book Description | This Companion provides a broad, historically informed introduction to the study of the US constitutional system. In place of the usual laundry lists of cases, doctrines, and theories, it presents a picture of the constitutional system in action, with separate sections devoted to constitutional principles, organizational structures, and the various legal and extra-legal 'actions' through which litigators and average citizens have attempted to bring about constitutional change. Finally, the volume covers a number of subjects that are rarely discussed in works aimed at a general audience, but which are critical to ensuring that constitutional rights are honored in the day-to-day lives of citizens. These include standing and causes of action, suits against officeholders, and the inner workings of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). This Companion places present-day constitutional controversies in historical context, and offers insights from a range of disciplines, including history, political science, and law. |
Language | English |
Editor | Karen Orren, John W. Compton |
Publication Date | 08 Mar 2019 |
Number of Pages | 516 |
The Cambridge Companion To The United States Constitution paperback english - 08 Mar 2019