Power & Rights in US Constitutional Law

Power and Rights in US Constitutional Law is a clear, accessible explanation of how the Constitution works. The book combines expert commentary with excerpts from key Supreme Court decisions, providing an authentic and engaging overview of the key principles, such as Right of Privacy, Freedom of Speech, and Equal Protection. The revised Second Edition also includes discussion of today's most urgent constitutional issues, such Separation of Powers, the Roleof the Executive, Executive Privilege, Impeachment, and Judicial Review of Political Questions. Written by a highly regarded law professor and trial lawyer, Power and Rights in US Constitutional Law is appropriate both for a general audience as well as for courses in Law and Politics.