The Supreme Court's Constitution: An Inquiry into Judicial Review and its Impact on Society [Hardcover]

Bernard H. Siegan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1987 | ISBN-10: 0887381278 | ISBN-13: 978-0887381270

The U.S. Court has exercised enormous influence on American society throughout its history. Although the Court is considered the guardian of the Constitution, the Constitution does not specifically set forth the Court's power to strike down federal or state legislation, nor does it provide guidance on how this power should be applied. In this critical examination of Supreme Court opinions, Bernard Siegan argues that the Court has frequently ruled both contrary to and without guidance from Constitutional meaning and purpose. He concludes that the U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly become more the maker than the interpreter of fundamental law. The author offers a detailed analysis of the Constitution and numerous Supreme Court cases involving controversial issues ranging from the line between federal and state powers to the validity of measures according to preferential treatment for minorities and women. The book is essential reading for everyone interested in understanding the differences between activist and literalist traditions in the high court.

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About the Author

Bernard H. Siegan (1924-2006) was professor of law at the University of San Diego for over thirty years and before that practiced law in Chicago. In addition he served on many American governmental committees including the National Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution, the Commission on Housing (under Ronald Reagan), and the Federal Trade Commission.  He is the author of numerous books, including Regulation, Economics and the Law, Economic Liberties and the Constitution, and The Supreme Court’s Constitution.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887381278
• ISBN-13: 978-0887381270
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,881,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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