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American Constitutional Law: Constitutional Rights: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Volume 2),Used
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This paperback volume (subtitled 'Constitutional Rights: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties') includes chapters 10 through 19 of Fisher/Harriger, American Constitutional Law, Tenth Edition(hardback).Now in its tenth edition, American Constitutional Law is the only book that develops constitutional law in the comprehensive sense. Along with analyses and excerpts of court decisions, the book highlights the efforts of legislatures, executives, the states, and the general public to participate in an ongoing political dialogue rather than passively receive a series of unilateral judicial commands. It covers new developments in case law, congressional statutes, presidential policies, and initiatives undertaken by states under their own constitutions. The book includes readings not only from cases but from congressional floor debates, committee reports, committee hearings, presidential vetoes and other statements, state actions, Federalist papers, and professional journals. It also includes a chapter on equal protection that addresses immigration law and the rights of aliens.As with all previous editions, activities in constitutional law are brought up to date not only for judicial decisions but also in nonjudicial developments: actions by Congress, the President, executive agencies, and the states. Specifically, this edition includes readings on: the 2012 legal memo from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) regarding President Obama's recess appointments; an OLC memo on Obama's military actions in Libya; and the congressional debate in 2012 concerning the disputed Supreme Court's case in Kelo v. City of New London involving the Taking Clause. As to the decision of the Obama administration not to defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the book looks at Attorney General Holder's letter to Congress. Lastly, with regard to campaign financing, the authors include a reading on Lawrence Lessig's testimony before Congress in 2012.The tenth edition contains new court cases such as the Supreme Court's decision in 2012 on the Affordable Care Act, the immigration case of Arizona v. United States (2012), and the free speech case of Snyder v. Phelps (2011).
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- Q: What is the main focus of American Constitutional Law: Constitutional Rights? A: The book primarily focuses on constitutional rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, providing comprehensive analyses and excerpts from court decisions along with discussions on legislative and executive actions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of American Constitutional Law: Constitutional Rights is Louis Fisher.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains a total of 724 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the tenth edition of American Constitutional Law: Constitutional Rights.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What significant topics are covered in the tenth edition? A: The tenth edition covers significant topics such as the Affordable Care Act, immigration law, and campaign financing, along with new court cases and legislative developments.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on March 1, 2013.
- Q: Does the book include readings from non-judicial sources? A: Yes, the book includes readings from congressional debates, committee reports, and professional journals, among other non-judicial sources.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other constitutional law texts? A: This book is unique as it develops constitutional law in a comprehensive sense, highlighting ongoing political dialogues and including diverse sources beyond just judicial decisions.