Constitutional Law and American Democracy: Cases and Readings

In what promises to become a foundational undergraduate and law school text, Constitutional Law and American Democracy: Cases and Readings goes beyond parsing cases, providing ample background readings and material to engage the big-picture questions of constitutional doctrine and the role of the Court. The vast array of case law and source material is presented at a high, yet accessible, level for undergraduates, and the topical overviews in each chapter bring the law to life with historical and contemporary relevance.

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Features of Constitutional Law and American Democracy:

• Clear conceptual structure for chapters includes:
  • Overview of topics, constitutional arguments and readings.
  • Broad range of theoretical and historical writings.
  • Relevant, foundational cases.
• Stimulates student understanding of structural and normative features of the Constitution and Constitutional Law.
• Compelling, accessible text offers a nuanced sense of the Constitution and the political disputes and scope of judicial authority that shapes its meaning.
• Provocative discussion of topics of current interest, including:
  • Military detention
  • Gender
  • Sexual orientation
  • Racial equality
• Multidimensional, comprehensive picture of the law, drawn from:
  • Excerpts from case law.
  • Concurring and dissenting opinions.
  • Law journals and other scholarly articles.
  • Articles from general publications.
  • Published letters.
  • Documents.
• Thematic organization links constitutional law to contemporary issues and controversies.
• Solid pedagogy includes probing, thought-provoking questions designed to enrich:
  • Case comprehension.
  • In-class discussions.
  • Ability to synthesize complex concepts.
• Instructorand#8217;s Manual with suggestions on course structure, as well as discussions, activities, and additional readings.