American Constitutional Law, Volume II: The Bill of Rights and Subsequent Amendments

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American Constitutional Law 11e, Volume II provides a comprehensive account of the nation's defining document, examining how its provisions were originally understood by those who drafted and ratified it, and how they have since been interpreted by the Supreme Court, Congress, the President, lower federal courts, and state judiciaries. Clear and accessible chapter introductions and a careful balance between classic and recent cases provide students with a sense of how the law has been understood and construed over the years. Dedication Contents Preface Note to the Reader 1 Interpretation of the Constitution 2 Constitutional Adjudication 3 Rights Under the Constitution 4 Economic Due Process and the Takings Clause 5 Freedom of Speech, Press, and Association 6 Freedom of Religion 7 Criminal Procedure 8 The Equal Protection Clause and Racial Discrimination 9 Substantive Equal Protection 10 Voting and Representation 11 The Right to Privacy, Personal Autonomy, and Dignity The Constitution of the United States of America Justices of the Supreme Court Glossary of Common Legal Terms Table of Cases