Zachary S. Price

Constitutional Symmetry

Judging in a Divided Republic

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Produktbeschreibung

Addressing the intense political debates surrounding constitutional law and the Supreme Court, this book urges judges to resist politicization and make decisions that benefit both conservatives and progressives. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the sources and implications of constitutional disagreements in contemporary America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009391849
• ISBN-10: 1009391844
• Artikelnr.: 70363916

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.