constitutional law

A compilation of seventeen previously published articles on the topic of the Constitution and its relationship with the Supreme Court.

Three court cases are examined in order to demonstrate the principles that guide the American legal system and the judicial system. Points given attention are presumption of innocence, individual rights, trial by jury, & equality under the law.

A brief essay on the federal judiciary prefaces a survey of the major decisions made by the Supreme Court through the 1988-1989 term.

Contains over 2,000 articles on topics pertaining to the U.S. Constitution. Includes a copy of the Constitution itself as well as other historical documents.

Examines some leading issues from the perspective of sharply opposing points of view to show clearly the controversies of a given issue.

Considers important historical documents leading to the establishment of the Bill of Rights and major recent events refining its interpretation, particularly in regards to religious freedom.

Discusses the origin and drafting of the Constitution and gives an article-by-article explanation of its provisions.