Constitutional Debate in Action

Criminal Justice

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Constitutional Debate in Action by H. L. Pohlman, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: H. L. Pohlman ISBN: 9781461714125
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: January 17, 2005
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: H. L. Pohlman
ISBN: 9781461714125
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: January 17, 2005
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Taking into account the political and intellectual forces that shape Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional Debate in Action examines how and why the U.S. 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. This process-oriented approach goes beyond a straightforward examination of how the decisions of Supreme Court justices have transformed constitutional doctrine through the ages; it explores the actual process of adjudication itself. Each case study covers the legal and political background; including relevant out-of-court discussions, to help students understand the political framework in which the Supreme Court operates. Actual legal briefs filed in landmark cases, and corresponding oral arguments before the Supreme Court, provide students with a front-row seat to the process of constitutional argumentation. As they evaluate the opposing viewpoints, students are better equipped to evaluate critically final Supreme Court decisions and opinions. In addition, students gain a valuable perspective on the role of the Supreme Court in our constitutional democracy. Each volume provides in-depth and updated examinations of key landmark decisions. Criminal Justice covers: Incorporation and the Right to a Jury Trial: Duncan v. Louisiana, Police Confessions: Miranda v. Arizona, Plea Bargaining North Carolina v. Alford, The Exclusionary Rule: United States v. Leon, and The Death Penalty: Gregg v. Georgia.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Taking into account the political and intellectual forces that shape Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional Debate in Action examines how and why the U.S. 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. This process-oriented approach goes beyond a straightforward examination of how the decisions of Supreme Court justices have transformed constitutional doctrine through the ages; it explores the actual process of adjudication itself. Each case study covers the legal and political background; including relevant out-of-court discussions, to help students understand the political framework in which the Supreme Court operates. Actual legal briefs filed in landmark cases, and corresponding oral arguments before the Supreme Court, provide students with a front-row seat to the process of constitutional argumentation. As they evaluate the opposing viewpoints, students are better equipped to evaluate critically final Supreme Court decisions and opinions. In addition, students gain a valuable perspective on the role of the Supreme Court in our constitutional democracy. Each volume provides in-depth and updated examinations of key landmark decisions. Criminal Justice covers: Incorporation and the Right to a Jury Trial: Duncan v. Louisiana, Police Confessions: Miranda v. Arizona, Plea Bargaining North Carolina v. Alford, The Exclusionary Rule: United States v. Leon, and The Death Penalty: Gregg v. Georgia.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book The Teacher Leader by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Memories, Hopes, and Conversations by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book A Legal Dictionary for Museum Professionals by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book The Food and Feasts of Jesus by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Inventing Custer by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book The Educated Person by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Popular China by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Digital Writing for English Language Learners by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Envy Theory by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book The London Stage 1950-1959 by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Elmer Bernstein's The Magnificent Seven by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Using What Works by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Center Stage by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book So You Want to Sing Barbershop by H. L. Pohlman
Cover of the book Augustine's Confessions by H. L. Pohlman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy