Constitutional Interpretation

One of the best-known, most comprehensive, and widely read Constitutional Law textbooks published today CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION, 10E, International Edition is updated to reflect current issues and cases relevant to students. The text is known for offering a good balance between textual explanation and edited court cases but is written in clear, concise language. Major cases, notes, and charts support the text so students can clearly see how one concept relates to another.

Table of Contents:
Preface. 1. Judicial Power. 2. The Modes of Constitutional Interpretation. 3. Legislative Power. 4. Executive Power. 5. Powers of the National Government in the Federal System. 6. The Regulatory Power of the States in the Federal System. 7. Property Rights and Economic Liberties. 8. Due Process of Law. 9. Obtaining Evidence. 10. The Right of Privacy. 11. Freedom of Speech. 12. Freedom of the Press. 13. Freedom of Religion. 14. Equal Protection of the Laws. Appendix A: Time Chart of the United States Supreme Court. Appendix B: Biographical Chart of Supreme Court Justices Since 1900. Appendix C: Biographies of the Current Justices. Appendix D: The Constitution of the United States. Appendix E: A Brief Guide to Legal Citations and Research. Glossary. Index. Table of Cases.

About the Author :
With a distinguished teaching and academic career, Craig R. Ducat has made an indelible contribution to the Constitutional Law arena. A professor at Northern Illinois University since receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, he was awarded the Presidential Teaching Professorship from 1995-1999; the Award for Excellence in Teaching, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, 1998; and the Award for Excellence in Teaching, Phi Sigma Zeta in 2001. He was also recently granted the title Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus. Dr. Ducat is best known for writing the CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION casebooks.

Review :
Preface. 1. Judicial Power. 2. The Modes of Constitutional Interpretation. 3. Legislative Power. 4. Executive Power. 5. Powers of the National Government in the Federal System. 6. The Regulatory Power of the States in the Federal System. 7. Property Rights and Economic Liberties. 8. Due Process of Law. 9. Obtaining Evidence. 10. The Right of Privacy. 11. Freedom of Speech. 12. Freedom of the Press. 13. Freedom of Religion. 14. Equal Protection of the Laws. Appendix A: Time Chart of the United States Supreme Court. Appendix B: Biographical Chart of Supreme Court Justices Since 1900. Appendix C: Biographies of the Current Justices. Appendix D: The Constitution of the United States. Appendix E: A Brief Guide to Legal Citations and Research. Glossary. Index. Table of Cases.