| Editor |
Corwin, Edward Samuel, 1878-1963 |
| Title |
The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation
Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Lisa Reigel, John Hagerson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation" is a comprehensive legal reference work prepared by the Legislative Reference Service and edited by Edward S. Corwin, published in the early 1950s. This thorough document provides annotations and interpretations of the Constitution, particularly drawing from decisions made by the Supreme Court up until 1952. It aims to serve as a handy guide for understanding the evolving nature of constitutional law and the principles set forth by the Founding Fathers. The opening of the text outlines its purpose and historical context, emphasizing the vital role the Constitution plays as both a governing document and a framework for judicial interpretation. It sets the stage for the analysis contained within by highlighting the Constitution's resilience through changing times and crises. Moreover, it details the legislative efforts and collaboration involved in compiling the current edition, providing readers with insights into how judicial review has shaped American law over time. As such, it is positioned not just as a historical artifact but as a living document that continues to influence contemporary legal discourse and governmental operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
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| Subject |
Constitutional law -- United States
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| Subject |
Constitutions -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18637 |
| Release Date |
Jun 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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