Constitutional Law for a Changing America; A Short Course

Synopsis

The U.s. Constitution -- The Living Constitution -- Understanding The Supreme Court -- The Judiciary -- The Legislature -- The Executive -- Federalism : An Introduction -- The Commerce Power -- The Power To Tax And Spend -- The Contract Clause -- Economic Substantive Due Process -- Religion : Exercise And Establishment -- Freedom Of Speech, Assembly, And Association -- Freedom Of The Press -- The Right To Keep And Bear Arms -- The Right To Privacy -- The Rights Of The Criminally Accused -- Investigations And Evidence -- Attorneys, Trials, And Punishments -- Civil Rights -- Discrimination -- Voting And Representation. Lee Epstein, Ethan A.h. Shepley Distinguished University Professor, Washington University In St. Louis; Thomas G. Walker, Emory University. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.