Constitutional law in a nutshell /

Barron, Jerome A., 1933-

Constitutional law in a nutshell / Constitutional law by Jerome A. Barron, C. Thomas Dienes. - 7th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West, c2009. - xcviii, 709 pages ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series .

Includes index.

Judicial review and its limits -- National legislative powers -- State power in American federalism -- Congress and the executive power -- Due process of law --
Equal protection -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of religion -- State action --
Congressional legislation in aid of civil rights and liberties.

This book serves as a comprehensive guide and reference tool on constitutional law. Expert authors summarize judicial review and its limits, national legislative powers, state power in American federalism, Congress and the executive power, due process of law, equal protection, freedom of expression and religion, state action, and congressional legislation in civil rights and liberties.


9780314190284 (pbk.) 0314190287


Constitutional law--United States.
Derecho constitucional--Estados unidos

KF 4550 / B277c 2009