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Originalism and the Good Constitution

By: John O. McGinnis,Michael B. Rappaport

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Originalism and the Good Constitution

By: John O. McGinnis,Michael B. Rappaport

Originalism holds that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted according to its meaning at the time it was enacted. In their innovative defense of originalism, John McGinnis and Michael Rappaport maintain that the text of the Constitution should be adhered to by the Supreme Court because it was enacted by supermajorities--both its original enactment under Article VII and subsequent Amendments under Article V. A text approved by supermajorities has special value in a democracy because it has unusually wide support and thus tends to maximize the welfare of the greatest number. The authors recognize and respond to many possible objections. Does originalism perpetuate the dead hand of the past? How can originalism be justified, given the exclusion of African Americans and women from the Constitution and many of its subsequent Amendments? What is originalism's place in interpretation, after two hundred years of non-originalist precedent? A fascinating counterfactual they pose is this: had the Supreme Court not interpreted the Constitution so freely, perhaps the nation would have resorted to the Article V amendment process more often and with greater effect. Their book will be an important contribution to the literature on originalism, now the most prominent theory of constitutional interpretation.

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Harvard University Press

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067472626X

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9780674726260

Guide to the Presidency

By: Michael Nelson

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Guide to the Presidency

By: Michael Nelson

The Guide to the Presidency is an extensive study of the most important office of the U.S. political system. Its two volumes describe the history, workings and people involved in this office from Washington to Clinton. The thirty-seven chapters of the Guide, arranged into seven distinct subject areas (ranging from the origins of the office to the powers of the presidency to selection and removal) cover every aspect of the presidency. Initially dealing with the constitutional evolution of the presidency and its development, the book goes on to expand on the history of the office, how the presidency operates alongside the numerous departments and agents of the federal bureaucracy, and how the selection procedure works in ordinary and special cicumstances. Of special interest to the reader will be the illustrated biographies of every president from Washington to the present day, and the detailed overview of the vice-presidents and first ladies of each particular office. Also included are two special appendices, one of which gathers together important addresses and speeches from the Declaration of Independence to Clinton's Inaugural Address, and another which provides results from elections and polls and statistics from each office.

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5084

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Routledge

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1135914699

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9781135914691

A Global Political Morality

By: Michael J. Perry

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A Global Political Morality

By: Michael J. Perry

An elaboration and defence of the first truly global political morality in human history: the morality of human rights.

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209

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Cambridge University Press

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1107158516

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9781107158511

Constitutional Law

By: Michael C. Dorf,Trevor W. Morrison

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Constitutional Law

By: Michael C. Dorf,Trevor W. Morrison

This is a sophisticated introduction to constitutional law, and a rich blend of discussion of Supreme Court decisions and theories that drive constitutional debates. Analysis of cases illustrates theories of constitutional justice, and probing consideration of leading theories illuminates the deeper stakes of disputes and judicial rulings."-Richard Fallon, Ralph S. Tyler, Jr. Professor of Constitutional Law, Harvard Law School.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195370031

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9780195370034

Jeremiah, Lamentations

By: Michael L. Brown, PhD,Paul W. Ferris

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Jeremiah, Lamentations

By: Michael L. Brown, PhD,Paul W. Ferris

Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, the completely revised Expositor's Bible Commentary puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. A staple for students, teachers, and pastors worldwide, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) offers comprehensive yet succinct commentary from scholars committed to the authority of the Holy Scriptures. The EBC uses the New International Version of the Bible, but the contributors work from the original Hebrew and Greek languages and refer to other translations when useful. Each section of the commentary includes: An introduction: background information, a short bibliography, and an outline An overview of Scripture to illuminate the big picture The complete NIV text Extensive commentary Notes on textual questions, key words, and concepts Reflections to give expanded thoughts on important issues The series features 56 contributors, who: Believe in the divine inspiration, complete trustworthiness, and full authority of the Bible Have demonstrated proficiency in the biblical book that is their specialty Are committed to the church and the pastoral dimension of biblical interpretation Represent geographical and denominational diversity Use a balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion Write from an evangelical viewpoint For insightful exposition, thoughtful discussion, and ease of use—look no further than The Expositor's Bible Commentary.

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Zondervan Academic

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031053187X

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9780310531876

Foreign Affairs Federalism

The Myth of National Exclusivity

By: Michael J. Glennon,Robert D. Sloane

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Foreign Affairs Federalism

The Myth of National Exclusivity

By: Michael J. Glennon,Robert D. Sloane

Foreign Affairs Federalism provides the first comprehensive study of the constitutional law and practice of federalism in the conduct of U.S. foreign relations. Glennon and Sloane examine in detail the considerable foreign affairs powers retained by the states under the Constitution and question the need for Congress or the president to step in to provide "one voice" in foreign affairs. They present concrete, realistic ways that the courts can update antiquated federalism precepts and untangle interwoven strands of international law, federal law, and state law.

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Oxford University Press

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0199941491

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9780199941490

The Star Trek Encyclopedia

By: Michael Okuda,Denise Okuda,Debbie Mirek

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The Star Trek Encyclopedia

By: Michael Okuda,Denise Okuda,Debbie Mirek

From 'audet IX to Zytchin III, this book covers it all. This is the ultimate reference book for all Star Trek fans! Added to this edition are 128 new pages. This addendum highlights the latest episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, Star Trek: Voyager® and the newest feature film, Star Trek: Insurrection™. The thousands of photos and hundreds of illustrations place the Star Trek universe at your fingertips. Planets and stars, weapons and ships, people and places are just part of the meticulous research and countless cross-reference that fill this book.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451646887

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Public Law and Economics

By: Robert Cooter,Michael Gilbert

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Public Law and Economics

By: Robert Cooter,Michael Gilbert

Introduction to public law and economics -- Theory of bargaining -- Bargaining applications -- Theory of voting -- Voting applications -- Theory of entrenchment -- Entrenchment applications -- Theory of delegation -- Delegation applications -- Theory of adjudication -- Adjudication applications -- Theory of enforcement -- Enforcement applications.

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Oxford University Press

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0197655874

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9780197655870

Legislative Process

By: Abner J. Mikva,Eric Lane,Michael J. Gerhardt,Daniel J. Hemel

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Legislative Process

By: Abner J. Mikva,Eric Lane,Michael J. Gerhardt,Daniel J. Hemel

Legislative Process is the only casebook that provides in-depth coverage of the goals, structures, processes, powers, and rules of Congress and its committees and subcommittees. With its extraordinarily impressive authorship team consisting of Abner J. Mikva, Eric Lane, Michael Gerhardt, and Daniel Hemel (each of whom has had significant legislative experience), this important casebook serves as an insider's perspective on the legislative process. The book takes a practical and process-oriented approach. It provides historical context on the role and drafting and interpretation of statutes, and includes extensive use of primary materials, including bills and statutes, committee reports and debates, legislative rules, constitutional provisions and other legislative authorities, and judicial decisions. New to the Fifth Edition: Up-to-date legislative and judicial developments regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Affordable Care Act, the budget process, and other landmark congressional statutes In-depth analyses of the two impeachments of Donald Trump and Supreme Court confirmation proceedings over the last few decades Comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms, besides impeachment, for holding presidents accountable for their misconduct Consideration of various proposals for reforming the federal law-making process Professors and students will benefit from: The detailed descriptions of the law-making process within Congress Comprehensive analysis of the relative scope of major congressional powers Inside accounts of legislative activities, including committee and subcommittee work The use of the casebook as a handbook for anyone interested in knowing more, or working in, Congress or state legislatures

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840

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Aspen Publishing

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1454899638

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9781454899631

Property

By: Jesse Dukeminier,James E. Krier,Gregory S. Alexander,Michael S. Schill,Lior Jacob Strahilevitz

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Property

By: Jesse Dukeminier,James E. Krier,Gregory S. Alexander,Michael S. Schill,Lior Jacob Strahilevitz

Jesse Dukeminier’s trademark wit, passion, and human interest perspective has made Property, now in its Ninth Edition, one of the best—and best loved—casebooks of all time. A unique blend of authority and good humor, you’ll find a rich visual design, compelling cases, and timely coverage of contemporary issues. In the Ninth Edition, the authors have created a thoughtful and thorough revision, true to the spirit of the classic Property text. Key Benefits: A new chapter on the Intellectual Property/Property relationship, that gives students a taste of patent law, copyright law, trademark law, and trade secrets law. The chapter highlights the differences and similarities among the legal treatment of real, chattel, and intellectual property. A dynamic, two-color designed casebook that encompasses cases, text, questions, problems, examples and numerous photographs and diagrams. Extended coverage of major recent Supreme Court decisions, including Murr v. Wisconsin, Horne v. Department of Agriculture, and Marvin M. Brandt Revocable Trust v. United States.

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1454896507

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9781454896500

The Federal Appointments Process

A Constitutional and Historical Analysis

By: Michael J. Gerhardt

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The Federal Appointments Process

A Constitutional and Historical Analysis

By: Michael J. Gerhardt

The history of how judges and others get appointed to federal positions, and the politcal jockeying that has always accompanied the process.

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500

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Duke University Press

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0822331993

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9780822331995

The Exoplanet Handbook

By: Michael Perryman

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The Exoplanet Handbook

By: Michael Perryman

With the discovery of planets beyond our solar system 25 years ago, exoplanet research has expanded dramatically, with new state-of-the-art ground-based and space-based missions dedicated to their discovery and characterisation. With more than 3,500 exoplanets now known, the complexity of the discovery techniques, observations and physical characterisation have grown exponentially. This Handbook ties all these avenues of research together across a broad range of exoplanet science. Planet formation, exoplanet interiors and atmospheres, and habitability are discussed, providing in-depth coverage of our knowledge to date. Comprehensively updated from the first edition, it includes instrumental and observational developments, in-depth treatment of the new Kepler mission results and hot Jupiter atmospheric studies, and major updates on models of exoplanet formation. With extensive references to the research literature and appendices covering all individual exoplanet discoveries, it is a valuable reference to this exciting field for both incoming and established researchers.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108329667

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9781108329668

Book's by Michael B. Rappaport

Originalism and the Good Constitution

Originalism and the Good Constitution

Guide to the Presidency

Guide to the Presidency

A Global Political Morality

A Global Political Morality

Constitutional Law

Constitutional Law

Jeremiah, Lamentations

Jeremiah, Lamentations

Foreign Affairs Federalism

Foreign Affairs Federalism

The Star Trek Encyclopedia

The Star Trek Encyclopedia

Public Law and Economics

Public Law and Economics

Legislative Process

Legislative Process

Property

Property

The Federal Appointments Process

The Federal Appointments Process

The Exoplanet Handbook

The Exoplanet Handbook

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