The Complete American Constitutionalism

List of Tables, Figures, and Images

Preface

Part 1: Introduction to American Constitutionalism

I. What Is a Constitution?

II. Constitutional Purposes

III. Constitutional Interpretation and Decision Making A. Constitutional Arguments B. Sources of Constitutional Arguments C. The Politics of Constitutional Argument

IV. Constitutional Authority

V. Constitutional Change

VI. Constitutional Politics and Law

Bibliography

Part 2: The Colonial Era: Before 1776

I. Introduction

II. Foundations A. Sources B. Principles C. Scope

III. Constitutional Authority and Judicial Power A. Constitutional Authority B. Judicial Selection, Structure and Jurisdiction C. Constitutional Litigation

IV. Powers A. General Principles B. Congressional (Parliamentary) Power over Domestic Policy C. Congressional (Parliamentary Power over Foreign Policy D. Congressional (Parliamentary) Power to Acquire and Govern Territory E. Powers and Rights of Members of Congress (Parliament), Observers, and Congressional (Parliamentary) Committees F. State (Colonial) Powers under State Constitutions (Colonial Charters)

V. Federalism A. The Status of States (Colonies) in the Federal Union (British Empire) B. State (Colonial) Sovereign Immunity and Commandeering C. Preemption D. Relationships between States (Colonies)

VI. Separation of Powers A. General Principles B. Presidential (Royal) War and Foreign Policy Powers C. Domestic Powers of the President (Monarch) D. Presidential (Royal) Power to Execute the Law E. Appointment and Removal Powers F. Executive Privileges, Immunities and Impeachment

VII. Individual Rights A. Property B. Religion C. Guns D. Personal Freedom and Public Morality E. Positive Rights

VIII. Democratic Rights A. Free Speech B. Voting C. Citizenship

IX. Equality A. Equality Under Law B. Race C. Gender D. Native Americans

X. Criminal Justice A. Due Process B. Habeas Corpus C. Search and Seizure D. Interrogations E. Juries F. Lawyers G. Punishments

Bibliography

Appendix: Constitution of the United States

Index