A Short and Happy Guide to Constitutional Law:

Name: A Short and Happy Guide to Constitutional Law:
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ISBN: 9780314286055

ISBN-10: 0314286055

ISBN-13: 9780314286055

Edition: 2013

Authors: Mark C. Alexander

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This Efficient Book takes the complex subject matter of Constitutional Law and makes it easier to understand and digest. World-renowned Seton Hall Law Professor Mark Alexander carefully explains the key concepts involved in Constitutional Law and also brings it home with straightforward explanations of why you are reading and discussing the cases you are assigned every day. The subject matter runs the gamut from Marbury v. Madison and the structural side of the course to Due Process and Equal Protection. In addition, he provides exam-taking tips, and general words of guidance on how to make it through law school, and beyond, to a rewarding legal career. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $15.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: West Group
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 193
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Acknowledgments



Welcome and Overview



The Supreme Court's Authority and Role



Judicial Review



Federalism Broadly



Cases and Controversies; Justiciability



Standing



Mootness & Ripeness



Political Question Doctrine



The Commerce Power



Pre-1937/Early Development



1937-1995: Shift During the New Deal and After



Post-1995: Rehnquist Court's Revival of Internal Limits



Tenth and Eleventh Amendment Limitations



The Dormant Commerce Clause



Facially Discriminatory Statutes



Facially Neutral, Protectionist Purpose



Facially Neutral, Disproportionate Adverse Effect



Privileges and Immunities Clause



Preemption



Spending Power



Separation of Powers



Limits on Executive Power in Foreign Affairs



Limits on Executive Power in Domestic Affairs



Executive Privilege



Fundamental Rights and Incorporation



Due Process



The Lochner Era



Privacy I: Reproductive Rights



Privacy II: Bodily Rights



State Actions and the Beginnings of Constitutional Law



State Action



Section 5 Civil Rights Enforcement Power



Equal Protection



Equal Protection and Tiers of Scrutiny



Strict Scrutiny & Race Cases



Intermediate Scrutiny & Gender Cases



Rational Basis & Sexuality, Disability, Age, Poverty Cases



Fundamental Rights



Top Ten Exam Tips



Courage