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Considerably shorter than most casebooks for the course, American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties is an effective teaching resource, providing the basics of constitutional theory without getting mired in pure theory. Professors have ample opportunity to shape the discussion and develop issues in their own way. Cases are wellselected and tightly edited, making them easy to grasp, and allowing the Court's voice to be heard without overwhelming the reader. All the topics in an introductory survey course are covered with minimal reliance on secondary sources, omitting extensive treatment of academic commentary. Wellwritten hypotheticals challenge student thinking during class preparation and provide a platform for class discussion. The author condenses some portions of constitutional law into narrative summaries and follows a sensible organization: an issue is introduced at the beginning of each part, chapter, and section, followed by relevant materials, and a tentative resolution of the problem. American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties can be used for a 4unit, singlesemester survey or a twosemester Con Law I and II course.The Fourth Edition sees a reduction in page length by selective removal of cases and sharp editing, and the material on commerce power and free speech has been reorganized. New Principal cases include United States v. Comstock, McDonald v. City of Chicago, Snyder v. Phelps, United States v. Stevens, Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Ass n, and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Major 2012 cases are introduced as new Principal or Note cases: The Health Care Cases, United States v. Alvarez, FCC v. Fox, and Arizona v. United States . Other new Note cases featured are Wyeth v. Levine, Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn, Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting, Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, Pleasant Grove v. Summum, Ysursa v. Pocatello Education Ass'n, Doe v. Reed, Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Holder, Arizona Free Enterprise Club's Freedom Club PAC v. Bennett, and HosannaTabor Church v. EEOC.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties'? A: The book provides a concise overview of constitutional theory and law, focusing on key cases and issues without excessive reliance on secondary sources.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties' is Calvin R. Massey.
- Q: What edition is this book and how does it differ from previous editions? A: This is the Fourth Edition, which has a reduced page length due to selective removal of cases and sharp editing, along with reorganized material on commerce power and free speech.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers all essential topics in an introductory survey course on constitutional law, including major cases and theoretical frameworks.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a one-semester course? A: Yes, it can be used for a 4-unit, single-semester survey course or a two-semester Con Law I and II course.
- Q: What are some of the major cases included in this edition? A: New principal cases include United States v. Comstock, McDonald v. City of Chicago, Snyder v. Phelps, and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 1424 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The Fourth Edition of 'American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties' was published on December 13, 2012.