Zachary S. Price

Constitutional Symmetry

Judging in a Divided Republic

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Produktbeschreibung

Intense political disagreements over constitutional law and the Supreme Court have divided America. Constitutional Symmetry offers a fresh perspective by urging judges to make decisions that work 'symmetrically' across major partisan and ideological divides instead of favoring one partisan coalition over the other. Zachary S. Price argues this approach will aid the political process, align with the role morality of judging, and advance the framers' hopes for the Constitution. Chapters explore how this approach can encourage new solutions to fraught debates over free speech, religious liberty, separation of powers, federalism, affirmative action, gun rights, abortion, parental rights, and the law of democracy. Timely and innovative, this book is must-read for anyone seeking to understand the sources and implications of constitutional polarization in contemporary America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009391832
• ISBN-10: 1009391836
• Artikelnr.: 70340364

Autorenporträt

Zachary S. Price is a professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. The constitution and polarized politics
Part I. Symmetry Explained: 1. The problem
2. The solution
3. Reasons to favor symmetry
4. Objections, alternatives, and refinements
Part II. Symmetry applied: 5. Speech, association, and religion
6. Separation of powers and federalism
7. Equal protection
8. Guns and fundamental rights
9. Law of democracy
Conclusion. a republic if you can keep it.