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American constitutional interpretation / by Walter F. Murphy [and others].
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
4th ed.
Published/Created
New York : Foundation Press ; [St. Paul, Minn.] : Thomson/West, ©2008.
Description
xxix, 1749 pages ; 27 cm
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KF4550 .A7294 2008
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Constitutional law
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United States
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Related name
Murphy, Walter F., 1929-2010
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Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Interpreting a constitution
Constitutional literacy
The theoretical context of constitutional interpretation
The political and institutional contexts of constitutional interpretation
What is the Constitution? Problems of inclusion
What is the Constitution? Problems of continuity and change
Who may authoritatively interpret the Constitution for the national government?
Who may authoritatively interpret the Constitution for the federal system?
How to interpret the Constitution: an overview
Separation and sharing of powers: the structure of the national government
Sharing powers: the structure of federalism
Freedom of political communication
Political participation
The problems of equal protection: suspect classifications
The problems of equal protection: somewhat suspicious classifications and fundamental rights
The right to property: to individual autonomy and back
Autonomy, religious freedom, and the elusive quest for governmental neutrality toward religion
Individual autonomy: personal liberty, privacy, and personhood
Constitutional interpretation and emergency powers.
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ISBN
9781599412429 ((alk. paper))
159941242X ((alk. paper))
LCCN
2008274788
OCLC
226659702
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