The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom

Language: English

Published by New York and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in the USA, 2011

0521187613 / 9780521187619

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[LAW]. David J. Bederman. "The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom." New York and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in the USA, 2011. Paperback re-issue. English language. Softcover with glossy card wrappers. Nonfiction academic study in the philosophy of law in five chapters with preface, notes, and index. 9 x 6 inches. 18 oz. xiv, 340 pp. Text clean. Like New to Fine. ISBN: 0521187613. "The Framers of the American Constitution were substantially influenced by ancient history and classical political theory, as exemplified by their education, the availability of classical readings, and their inculcation in classical republican values. This volume explores how the Framing generation deployed classical learning to develop many of the essential structural aspects of the Constitution: federalism, separation of powers, a bicameral legislature, independent courts, and the war and foreign relations powers. Also examined are very contemporary constitutional debates, for which there were classical inspirations, including sovereign immunity, executive privilege, line-item vetoes, and the electoral college. Combining techniques of intellectual history, classical studies, and constitutional interpretation, this book makes a unique contribution to our understanding of contemporary constitutionalism.".

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Title
The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom
Author
David J. Bederman
Publisher
New York and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in the USA
Publication year
2011
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Fine.
Binding
Softcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0521187613
ISBN 13
9780521187619
Edition
Paperback Re-Issue.
Item weight
18 ounces
Dimensions
6x0x9
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