ABSTRACT

This book considers the distribution of power in the national government and explores how the constitutional scheme of separation of powers and checks and balances grants and controls power. It examines how the American Constitution and its amendments oblige the national and state governments.

chapter 1|22 pages

Interpretation of the Constitution

chapter 2|20 pages

Constitutional Adjudication

chapter 3|69 pages

The Judicial Power

chapter 4|55 pages

The Legislative Branch

chapter 5|36 pages

The Executive Branch

chapter 6|70 pages

War and Foreign Affairs

chapter 7|80 pages

Federalism

chapter 8|63 pages

The Exercise of National Power

chapter 9|32 pages

The Exercise of State Power

chapter 10|45 pages

The Constitution and Native American Tribes

chapter 11|30 pages

The Contract Clause

chapter 12|63 pages

Economic Due Process and the Takings Clause