American Constitutional Law, Volume I: Structure of Government

By Ralph A. Rossum and G. Alan Tarr

Book Overview

To understand the principles, prospects, and problems of American government, one must understand the U.S. Constitution. AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, Fifth Edition, analyzes the design and purpose of this document, and in doing so examines how power is conferred and limited among the branches of the federal government. Drawing on constitutional interpretations from many sources, this text provides a complete depiction of the United States' defining document.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312184514
• ISBN13: 9780312184513
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 526 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great overview of the Bill of Rights and the Courts.

Rossum and Tarr have enclosed, in a simple and easily used volume, a good examination of the important caselaw relating to the bill of rights. The authors' commentary is thoughtful and concise, and the edited cases are very accessible without being so edited as to remove the substance of the law. A fine book for anyone looking to introduce themselves to Constitutional Law.