Summaries of Leading Cases on the ConstitutionRowman & Littlefield Publishers, 26.10.2004 - 640 Seiten First published in 1954, Summaries of Leading Cases on the Constitution quickly became the gold standard for concise summaries of important U.S. Supreme Court cases on constitutional law. Covering decisions from the establishment of the Court to the present, the book incorporates every facet of constitutional law, including the powers and privileges of the three branches of the national government, federalism, war powers, and extensive briefs on civil rights and liberties. The fourteenth edition has been thoroughly reorganized to make it easier to use and to correspond more closely to the outline of the U.S. Constitution. In addition, it includes information on important concurring and dissenting opinions, the complete text of the Constitution, a readily useable index and dictionary, and information about Supreme Court justices. Updated through the end of the 2003 term, the fiftieth anniversary edition of Summaries of Leading Cases on the Constitution is an essential resource for law students, lawyers, and everyone interested in our nation''s Constitution. |
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... involving civil rights and liberties are often quite engaging and contemporary , cases in- volving judicial review and jurisdiction , separation of powers , federalism , congressional powers under the commerce and taxing clauses , and ...
... involving civil rights and liberties are often quite engaging and contemporary , cases in- volving judicial review and jurisdiction , separation of powers , federalism , congressional powers under the commerce and taxing clauses , and ...
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... involving cross - burning and affirmative action , when he does so be- come cause for journalistic comment . The Court looks with disfavor on any oral argument that is read from a prepared text and requires an advo- cate to answer any ...
... involving cross - burning and affirmative action , when he does so be- come cause for journalistic comment . The Court looks with disfavor on any oral argument that is read from a prepared text and requires an advo- cate to answer any ...
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... involving a restaurant that purchased much of its food through interstate commerce . United States v . Lopez , 514 U.S. 549 ; 115 S. Ct . 1624 ; 131 L. Ed . 2d 626 ( 1995 ) Facts - A twelfth - grade student was convicted for knowingly ...
... involving a restaurant that purchased much of its food through interstate commerce . United States v . Lopez , 514 U.S. 549 ; 115 S. Ct . 1624 ; 131 L. Ed . 2d 626 ( 1995 ) Facts - A twelfth - grade student was convicted for knowingly ...
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... involves a discretion as to what it shall be , and conferring an author- ity or discretion as to its execution , to ... involving the contents of the law was left to the president's determination . The legislative power was per- formed ...
... involves a discretion as to what it shall be , and conferring an author- ity or discretion as to its execution , to ... involving the contents of the law was left to the president's determination . The legislative power was per- formed ...
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... involve an unconstitutional delega- tion to the price administrator of the legislative power of Congress to control prices ? Decision - No . Reasons - C.J . Stone ( 6-3 ) . " The essentials of the legislative function are the ...
... involve an unconstitutional delega- tion to the price administrator of the legislative power of Congress to control prices ? Decision - No . Reasons - C.J . Stone ( 6-3 ) . " The essentials of the legislative function are the ...
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Summaries of Leading Cases on the Constitution Joseph Francis Menez,John R. Vile Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2004 |
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