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James Madison's Constitution: A Double Security and a Parchment Barrier

James Madison's Constitution: A Double Security and a Parchment Barrier

Kasper, Eric T.

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In James Madison's Constitution, Eric T. Kasper and Howard Schweber have assembled a roster of ten prominent contributors to excavate Madison's thinking about key concepts and issues over questions of what the Constitution requires, permits, and prohibits. Madison's key role at the Constitution's drafting was instrumental in forging the document into what it is today.

In many areas, the modern Constitution still reflects Madison's conception and design. In other areas, however, the Constitution as it emerged in a final text--and as it has been amended and interpreted to the present day--does not always conform to Madison's vision. Nevertheless, examining Madison's thinking across a range of constitutional issues has much to offer for understanding our nation's primary governing document today. Indeed, there are great disagreements among jurists, policymakers, journalists, academics, and the general public about how to interpret the Constitution and what various clauses mean. Frequently, Madison is cited as a source on both sides of political, scholarly, and legal debates over the meaning of various constitutional provisions.

CONTRIBUTORS: Jeff Broadwater, Paul Finkelman, Zachary K. German, Alan R. Gibson, Jack N. Rakove, David J. Siemers, Quentin P. Taylor, George Thomas, Lynn Uzzell, and Michael P. Zuckert
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Publisher
UNIV OF GEORGIA PR
Bisac Major Subject
History
Bisac Minor Subject
United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
Binding Type
Hardcover
Country Of Origin
US
Number Of Units
1
Length
9.0 Inches
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EAN
Width
6.0 Inches
Publication Date
1970-01-01
Height
0.75 Inches
ISBN 10
0820368008
Weight
1.27 Pounds
Book EAN
9780820368009
Target Audiance
Adults

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