Constitution of the United States or Classics of Public Administration

Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People

Author: David P Curri

A masterly introduction to the United States Constitution, this slim book leads the reader through a concise overview of the document's individual articles and amendments. With clear and accessible language, Currie then examines each of the three branches of the federal government and explains the relation between the federal and state governments. He analyzes those constitutional provisions that are designed to protect citizens from governmental interference, such as the due process and equal protection clauses and the confusing first amendment provisions respecting the separation of church and state, and includes discussions of judicial review and freedom of speech and of the press.
A sympathetic yet critical guide, Currie's book enables students and laypersons to understand one of the cornerstones of the Western political tradition. The second edition, along with an updated chronology and bibliography, incorporates the Supreme Court decisions over the past decade that have affected constitutional interpretation.
"Superb . . . highly recommended for those seeking a reliable, understandable, and useful introduction to our constitution."—Appellate Practice Journal and Update

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Introduction
	Congress	2
	The President	4
	The Courts	8
	The Bill of Rights	10
	Later Amendments	12
2	Judicial Review
	Origin and Justification	15
	Scope and Limitations	19
3	Federalism
	Federal Powers	26
	The Commerce Clause and State Authority	31
	Intergovernmental Immunities	33
4	The Separation of Powers
	The Rule of Law	36
	Military Powers	40
	Independent Agencies	42
5	Due Process of Law
	Procedural Requirements	47
	Substantive Due Process	50
	Alternative Theories	55
6	Equality	59
	Racial Discrimination and Segregation	59
	Affirmative Action and De Facto Discrimination	61
	Nonracial Classifications	64
	State Action	67
	The Right to Vote	70
7	Freedom of Speech and of the Press	74
	Content Regulation	76
	Time, Place, and Manner Regulations	80
8	Church and State	83
	The Free Exercise of Religion	83
	Establishment of Religion	86
9	Conclusion	91
	App. A: Chronology	95
App. B	The Constitution of the United States	102
	Notes	127
	Bibliography	148
	Index	151

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Classics of Public Administration

Author: Jay M Shafritz

CLASSICS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION is a collection of articles carefully chosen for their readability and continuing contribution to the study of Public Administration. Written by the most significant scholars from the field, these classics focus on topics and issues that are recognized as important ongoing themes in the field of Public Administration.