Calabresi, Steven G.

The U.S. Constitution and comparative constitutional law : texts, cases, and materials / Steven Gow Calabresi, Bradley G. Silverman, Joshua Braver ; with a foreword by Justice Samuel A. Alito. - lv, 1761 pages ; 26 cm 62 pages ; 28 cm vii, 315 pages ; 26 cm. - University casebook series .



Introduction -- Constitutionalism and its origins -- The origins and growth of judicial enforcement of written constitutions -- The separation of powers -- Federalism -- Bills of rights, birthright freedom and equality, and human dignity -- Equal protection of the laws -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of religion -- Comparative civil, criminal, and appellate procedure -- Economic liberties and property -- Positive rights and state action -- Constitutional guarantees of democracy.

9781628101904 (hardback) 1628101903 (hardback) 9781634609098 (pbk. : teacher's manual) 9781683280743 (pbk. : document appendix and case supplement)

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Constitutional law
Constitutional law--United States

KF4554 / .C35 2016