The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers
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Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 9781528785877
ISBN-13 : 1528785878
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis The Federalist Papers by : Alexander Hamilton

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.

Judicial Politics in Mexico

Judicial Politics in Mexico
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 190
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ISBN-10 : 9781315520599
ISBN-13 : 1315520591
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Judicial Politics in Mexico by : Andrea Castagnola

After more than seventy years of uninterrupted authoritarian government headed by the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), Mexico formally began the transition to democracy in 2000. Unlike most other new democracies in Latin America, no special Constitutional Court was set up, nor was there any designated bench of the Supreme Court for constitutional adjudication. Instead, the judiciary saw its powers expand incrementally. Under this new context inevitable questions emerged: How have the justices interpreted the constitution? What is the relation of the court with the other political institutions? How much autonomy do justices display in their decisions? Has the court considered the necessary adjustments to face the challenges of democracy? It has become essential in studying the new role of the Supreme Court to obtain a more accurate and detailed diagnosis of the performances of its justices in this new political environment. Through critical review of relevant debates and using original data sets to empirically analyze the way justices voted on the three main means of constitutional control from 2000 through 2011, leading legal scholars provide a thoughtful and much needed new interpretation of the role the judiciary plays in a country’s transition to democracy This book is designed for graduate courses in law and courts, judicial politics, comparative judicial politics, Latin American institutions, and transitions to democracy. This book will equip scholars and students with the knowledge required to understand the importance of the independence of the judiciary in the transition to democracy.

Judicial Power

Judicial Power
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 411
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ISBN-10 : 9781316999080
ISBN-13 : 1316999084
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Judicial Power by : Christine Landfried

The power of national and transnational constitutional courts to issue binding rulings in interpreting the constitution or an international treaty has been endlessly discussed. What does it mean for democratic governance that non-elected judges influence politics and policies? The authors of Judicial Power - legal scholars, political scientists, and judges - take a fresh look at this problem. To date, research has concentrated on the legitimacy, or the effectiveness, or specific decision-making methods of constitutional courts. By contrast, the authors here explore the relationship among these three factors. This book presents the hypothesis that judicial review allows for a method of reflecting on social integration that differs from political methods, and, precisely because of the difference between judicial and political decision-making, strengthens democratic governance. This hypothesis is tested in case studies on the role of constitutional courts in political transformations, on the methods of these courts, and on transnational judicial interactions.

The Rise of Modern Judicial Review

The Rise of Modern Judicial Review
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9781461645467
ISBN-13 : 1461645468
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rise of Modern Judicial Review by : Christopher Wolfe

This major history of judicial review, revised to include the Rehnquist court, shows how modern courts have used their power to create new "rights with fateful political consequences." Originally published by Basic Books.

Cato Handbook for Policymakers

Cato Handbook for Policymakers
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Publisher : Cato Institute
Total Pages : 698
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ISBN-10 : 9781933995915
ISBN-13 : 1933995912
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Cato Handbook for Policymakers by : Cato Institute

Offers policy recommendations from Cato Institute experts on every major policy issue. Providing both in-depth analysis and concrete recommendations, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for policymakers and anyone else interested in securing liberty through limited government.

Taking the Constitution Away from the Courts

Taking the Constitution Away from the Courts
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781400822973
ISBN-13 : 1400822971
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Taking the Constitution Away from the Courts by : Mark Tushnet

Here a leading scholar in constitutional law, Mark Tushnet, challenges hallowed American traditions of judicial review and judicial supremacy, which allow U.S. judges to invalidate "unconstitutional" governmental actions. Many people, particularly liberals, have "warm and fuzzy" feelings about judicial review. They are nervous about what might happen to unprotected constitutional provisions in the chaotic worlds of practical politics and everyday life. By examining a wide range of situations involving constitutional rights, Tushnet vigorously encourages us all to take responsibility for protecting our liberties. Guarding them is not the preserve of judges, he maintains, but a commitment of the citizenry to define itself as "We the People of the United States." The Constitution belongs to us collectively, as we act in political dialogue with each other--whether in the street, in the voting booth, or in the legislature as representatives of others. Tushnet urges that we create a "populist" constitutional law in which judicial declarations deserve no special consideration. But he warns that in so doing we must pursue reasonable interpretations of the "thin Constitution"--the fundamental American principles embodied in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution. A populist Constitution, he maintains, will be more effective than a document exclusively protected by the courts. Tushnet believes, for example, that the serious problems of the communist scare of the 1950s were aggravated when Senator Joseph McCarthy's opponents were lulled into inaction, believing that the judicial branch would step in and declare McCarthy's actions unconstitutional. Instead of fulfilling the expectations, the Court allowed McCarthy to continue his crusade until it was ended. Tushnet points out that in this context and in many others, errors occurred because of the existence of judicial review: neither the People nor their representatives felt empowered to enforce the Constitution because they mistakenly counted on the courts to do so. Tushnet's clarion call for a new kind of constitutional law will be essential reading for constitutional law experts, political scientists, and others interested in how and if the freedoms of the American Republic can survive into the twenty-first century.

Law and Judicial Duty

Law and Judicial Duty
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 705
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ISBN-10 : 9780674038196
ISBN-13 : 0674038193
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Law and Judicial Duty by : Philip HAMBURGER

Philip Hamburger’s Law and Judicial Duty traces the early history of what is today called "judicial review." The book sheds new light on a host of misunderstood problems, including intent, the status of foreign and international law, the cases and controversies requirement, and the authority of judicial precedent. The book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the proper role of the judiciary.

Judicial Review and the National Political Process

Judicial Review and the National Political Process
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Publisher : Quid Pro Books
Total Pages : 441
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ISBN-10 : 9781610271714
ISBN-13 : 1610271718
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Judicial Review and the National Political Process by : Jesse H. Choper

As constitutional scholar John Nowak noted when the book was first released, "Professor Choper's Judicial Review and the National Political Process is mandatory reading for anyone seriously attempting to study our constitutional system of government. It is an important assessment of the democratic process and the theoretical and practical role of the Supreme Court." That view is no less true today, as borne out by the countless citations to this landmark work over the decades, including scores in the last few years alone. It is simply part of the foundational canon of constitutional law and political theory, an essential part of the library of scholars, students, and educated readers interested in considering the hard choices inherent in what the courts should decide and how they should decide them.

The People Themselves

The People Themselves
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 380
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ISBN-10 : 0195306457
ISBN-13 : 9780195306453
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis The People Themselves by : Larry Kramer

This book makes the radical claim that rather than interpreting the Constitution from on high, the Court should be reflecting popular will--or the wishes of the people themselves.