The History, Philosophy, and Structure of the American Constitution

Author(s): Douglas W. Kmiec (Author), Stephen B. Presser (Author)
This latest edition of The History, Philosophy, and Structure of the American Constitution is designed for a two- or three-semester-hour course on the historical and philosophical antecedents as well as the case law of the separation of powers and federalism.
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View or download the free Latest Online Supplement for this product.This latest edition of The History, Philosophy, and Structure of the American Constitution is designed for a two- or three-semester-hour course on the historical and philosophical antecedents as well as the case law of the separation of powers and federalism. It links the “roots” of the American government to its structural design.

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Chapter 1 THE PHILOSOPHICAL AND NATURAL LAW BASIS OF THE AMERICAN ORDER: REMOTE AND IMMEDIATE ANCESTORS
Chapter 2 FASHIONING A WRITTEN CONSTITUTION FROM DECLARED NATURAL RIGHT
Chapter 3 A STRUCTURALLY-DIVIDED, BUT WORKABLE, GOVERNMENT
Chapter 4 A LIMITED GOVERNMENT OF ENUMERATED POWER
Table of Cases
Table of Articles
Index