ENGLISH

Classical foundations american constitution

By David J. Bederman

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2008
ISBN
0521885361, 9780521885362, 9780511394768
LCC
JK116 .B43 2008
Open Library ID
OL10438465M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2202936 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
352\352
Topic
Jurisprudence Law
Library
torrents.ru tech collections 2009-11-14
Time added
2010-01-11 02:35:34

Description

The Framers of the American Constitution were substantially influenced by ancient history and classical political theory, as exemplified by their education, the availability of classical readings, and their inculcation in classical republican values. This volume explores how the Framing generation deployed classical learning to develop many of the essential structural aspects of the Constitution: federalism, separation of powers, a bicameral legislature, independent courts, and the war and foreign relations powers. Also examined are very contemporary constitutional debates, for which there were classical inspirations, including sovereign immunity, executive privilege, line-item vetoes, and the electoral college. Combining techniques of intellectual history, classical studies, and constitutional interpretation, this book makes a unique contribution to our understanding of contemporary constitutionalism.

Similar books