Constitutional Law For Dummies
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Discover the ins and outs of Constitutional law
Are you a student looking for trusted, plain–English guidance on the ins and outs of Constitutional law? Look no further!
Constitutional Law For Dummies provides a detailed study guide tracking to this commonly required law course. It breaks down complicated material and gives you a through outline of the parameters and applications of the U.S. Constitution in modern, easy–to–understand language.
Critical information on the Constitution′s foundations, powers, and limitations
A modern analysis of the Constitution′s amendments
Detailed information on the Supreme Court and federalism
Explaining outdated governmental jargon in current, up–to–date terms, Constitutional Law For Dummies is just what you need for quick learning and complete understanding. Students studying government will also find this to be a useful supplement to a variety of courses.
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>Part I: Studying Constitutional Law: The Foundations 9</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Understanding the Constitution 11</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Constitutional Law: A View from 30,000 Feet 33</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Mapping Out Key Concepts and Distinctions in Constitutional Law 49</p>
<p>Part II: Allocating Governmental Roles 59</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Constituting a New Federal Government 61</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Charting the Reach of National Government Powers 83</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Sorting Out National Powers: Inter–Branch Conflict and Cooperation 105</p>
<p>Chapter 7: The Constitution and Federalism 125</p>
<p>Part III: Protecting Property Rights and Avoiding Arbitrary Action141</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Avoiding Arbitrary Government Action: Due Process of Law 143</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Protecting Property: Land, Contracts, and Guns 161</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Preventing Government from Discriminating 177</p>
<p>Part IV: Rights to Self–Expression and Political Participation 199</p>
<p>Chapter 11: "Express Yourself!" Freedom of Speech 201</p>
<p>Chapter 12: The Constitution and Religion 225</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Getting Involved: Voting and Becoming or Supporting a Candidate 247</p>
<p>Part V: Understanding Privacy Rights 263</p>
<p>Chapter 14: Implied Privacy Rights Fundamental and Otherwise 265</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Preventing Unreasonable Searches and Seizures 289</p>
<p>Chapter 16: The Right against Self–Incrimination 311</p>
<p>Part VI: The Part of Tens 331</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Ten Landmark Court Decisions about Governmental Structure 333</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Three) Top Individual–Rights Cases 341</p>
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