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Learning Constitutional Law: Powers, Structure, and the Fourteenth Amendment - Mark C. Alexander

by Mark C. Alexander

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Learning Constitutional Law: Powers, Structure, and the Fourteenth Amendment Mark C. Alexander ISBN 9798892094764

Learning Constitutional Law: Powers, Structure, and the Fourteenth Amendment is thoughtfully designed to meet law students where they are and guide them toward where they are headed in their professional careers. True to its name, this book helps students actively engage in the study of constitutional law while preparing for the practical realities of legal practice.

This softcover edition covers the core topics typically included in a one-semester constitutional law course, omitting chapters on freedom of religion and freedom of expression that appear in the forthcoming full-length hardcover edition, Learning Constitutional Law.

Unlike traditional casebooks that present constitutional law as a series of cases to be pieced together, this book offers clear, concise, and treatise-like explanations of the canon, supplemented with generous excerpts from leading cases. By providing direct, accessible guidance, it allows students to grasp the law efficiently while freeing classroom time for discussion, application, and deeper exploration.

The book emphasizes active learning with thoughtfully designed problems, exercises, and discussion prompts that challenge students to apply constitutional principles to realistic legal scenarios. These exercises are carefully crafted to highlight the relevance of constitutional law to the roles students are likely to assume as practicing lawyers, fostering engagement, critical thinking, and practical insight.

Fresh, current, and grounded in today’s legal landscape, Learning Constitutional Law balances historical context with contemporary developments. It equips students and professors alike to navigate ongoing constitutional challenges while building a strong foundation for professional success.

Learning Constitutional Law: Powers, Structure, and the Fourteenth Amendment Mark C. Alexander ISBN 9798892094764, 979-8892094764 & 9798892095358

Authors:
Mark C. Alexander
Louis D. Bilionis
A. Christopher Bryant
Thomas B. McAffee

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