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Reinterpreting the Constitution : how the Supreme Court changes the law / Edward F. Mannino.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mannino, Edward F., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Constitutional law--United States--Interpretation and construction.
- Constitutional law.
- United States. Supreme Court.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (303 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Maryland : Lexington, [2023]
- Summary:
- The core theme of this book is that the justices, both liberal and conservative, do not simply call balls and strikes, as Chief Justice Roberts memorably stated, in formulating their decisions. Instead, as shown in some 200 cases, they have expanded or limited prior precedent, created new rights, and eliminated others.
- Contents:
- Free speech
- Free exercise of religion
- Establishment of religion
- Unlawful searches and seizures
- Race
- The right to bear arms
- Cruel and unusual punishment
- Property rights
- The commerce clause and the taxing power
- Same-sex marriage
- Abortion
- Limiting immigration
- Conclusion : whither goes the court?
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Mannino, Edward F. Reinterpreting the Constitution
- ISBN:
- 1-66693-831-9
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