At a critical juncture in US Supreme Court history, the new edition of this classic text helps students explore constitutional law and the role of the Supreme Court in its development and interpretation. Well-grounded in both theory and politics, the text combines carefully selected and edited Supreme Court case excerpts with comprehensive background essays to heighten students' interest in and understanding of this crucial arena of our system of government. The eighteenth edition of this revered text has been fully revised and updated to include: Discusses the constitutional implications of the Trump impeachments and recent Supreme Court transitions including the fraught Kavanaugh hearings, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and the nomination process surrounding Amy Coney Barrett. Expands the book's longstanding account of all Supreme Court appointments since 1968. Highlights recent attacks on the Supreme Court, including comments by Trump both before and after the 2020 election. Reprints a brief excerpt from oral argument at the Supreme Court. Fourteen new cases carefully edited and excerpted, including Chifalo v. Washington (2020) on the Electoral College, Masterpiece Cakeshop (2018) on the conflict between gay rights and religion, three other new cases on religious freedom, plus three Trump cases as well. Thirty-one additional new cases discussed in chapter essays. Looks at the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the context of "Security and Freedom in Wartime and Other Crises." Spotlights the US Constitution up front in the text with a prelude hearkening to the Constitutional Convention. Retains a summary of helpful hints on reading and understanding a decision by the Supreme Court.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367758639
Author Alpheus Thomas Mason
Format Paperback
Page Count 756
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 191g