Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking: Cases and Materials - 9th Edition - Sanford Levinson

Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking: Cases and Materials 9th Edition Sanford Levinson ISBN 9798894104782

Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking is the leading textbook for a historically grounded approach to Constitutional Law, enabling students to understand the origins and evolution of today’s constitutional controversies. Written by an exceptional team of scholars, the text traces the historical, political, and social development of constitutional doctrine, encouraging students to analyze constitutional questions within a broad historical framework while engaging with cutting-edge perspectives from contemporary legal scholarship.

Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, this edition offers in-depth treatment of major constitutional issues, including race, sex, sexual orientation, civil rights, separation of powers, and federalism. By connecting foundational cases with modern disputes, the book demonstrates the continuing relevance of historical analysis to constitutional interpretation.

New to the Ninth Edition

• Trump v. United States (presidential immunity)

• Trump v. Anderson (presidential disqualification)

• Trump v. Wilcox (presidential removal and independent federal agencies)

• Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (abortion)

• Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (affirmative action)

• United States v. Skrmetti (transgender rights)

• New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen (Second Amendment)

• United States v. Rahimi (Second Amendment)

• New materials on executive power

• Expanded coverage of the State Action Doctrine

• A new note on the Rights Revolution of the 1960s

Benefits for Instructors and Students

• Examines constitutional law through its historical, political, and social development

• Places constitutional questions within their broader political and societal contexts

• Highlights the role of political and social movements in shaping constitutional change

• Features cutting-edge contributions from leading contemporary legal scholars

• Analyzes landmark cases that demonstrate the relevance of historical materials to modern constitutional interpretation

• Provides comprehensive treatment of civil rights, federalism, and separation of powers, each situated in historical context

• Draws on the combined expertise of a distinguished team of authors

• Includes especially strong chapters on the constitutional treatment of race, sex, and sexual orientation

Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking: Cases and Materials 9th Edition Sanford Levinson ISBN 9798894104782, 979-8894104782 & 9798894104799

Authors
Sanford Levinson
Jack M. Balkin
Akhil Reed Amar
Reva B. Siegel
Cristina M. Rodriguez