Constitutional Debate in Action: Governmental Powers

By H.L. Pohlman

Taking into account the political and intellectual forces that shape Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional Debate in Action examines how and why the United States Constitution continues to grow and adapt to human wants, passions, and values. Not your traditional constitutional-law textbook, this three volume set views the Constitution as an institutionalized form of debate by which people press their political demands and arguments upon the Supreme Court. Each volume examines in depth five landmark decisions. Governmental Powers covers: The Power of Judicial Review, The Commerce Power, The War Power, Presidential Emergency Powers, and Executive Privilege.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742535924
• ISBN13: 9780742535923
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent text for introduction to constitutional law

I used this text with introductory Constitutional Law students. Most found it one of the best texts they have ever used. They were particularly pleased with the author's approach. Pohlman gives a good sense of the historical setting. The students found the briefs very helpful to their understanding of legal thinking. Most of the cases are well edited.