Constitutional Law: National Power and Federalism (Examples & Explanations)
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Constitutional Law: National Power and Federalism (Examples & Explanations)
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Part of a two-volume set, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: National Power and Federalism continues to be a favorite with its tried-and-true E&E pedagogy. It is a problem-oriented guide designed and organized to complement major Constitutional Law casebooks. It takes students through the principal doctrines of constitutional law covered in a typical course, focusing on the powers of the federal courts, Congress, and the President; and examines the doctrines of separation of power and federalism, as well as some of the limitations that the Constitution imposes on state powers.<p class=copymedium> This edition retains the great features that have always made it a dependable source for students. The text is:<p class=copymedium> <li class=copymedium>straightforward in nature, though not overly simplistic <li class=copymedium>presented in a format that is unique and time-tested. Its E&E pedagogy combines textual material with well-written and comprehensive examples, explanations, and questions to test students¿ comprehension of the material and provide practice in applying legal principles to fact patterns. The questions, which develop a variety of issues in one fact situation, are similar to those on a law school or bar examination <li class=copymedium>a problem-oriented guide that takes students through the principal doctrines of constitutional law that are covered in a typical course <li class=copymedium>designed to make students think, with depth and perception, about the larger issues of constitutional law <li class=copymedium>part of a two-volume set that includes a corresponding treatment of Individual Rights. Together, these volumes present a foundation in the doctrines and methods of constitutional law and constitutional argument <li class=copymedium>organized in easily digestible sections. It explains legal concepts and principles, followed by examples and analysis that illustrate how to apply these concepts and principles in hypothetical situations <li class=copymedium>strong in authorship, as the authors have more than 50 years of combined experience in the area of constitutional law</ul><p class=copymedium> The Fourth Edition also includes an abundance of updated & timely information, including: <li class=copymedium>approximately forty new Supreme Court cases decided during the 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06 terms, as well as a number of significant lower federal court decisions. Some of the more noteworthy cases are: - DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Cuno (taxpayer standing); - Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (parental standing); - Kowalski v. Tesmer (attorney standing); - Gonzales v. Raich (government¿s use of the commerce power to regulate medicinal use of homegrown marijuana); - Tennessee v. Lane (congressional abrogation of state sovereign immunity); - Sanchez-Llamas v. Oregon (binding effect of World Court treaty interpretations on U.S. Supreme Court); - Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (judicial review of presidential war powers during wartime); - Evans v. Stephens (President¿s appointment of federal judges without consent of Senate); and - Bach v. Pataki (state discrimination against nonresidents with respect to ability to carry handguns). <li class=copymedium>refreshed and updated examples and explanations to put the material in context for your students</ul>