Constitutional Symmetry

Auteur
Zachary S. Price is a professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

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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.

Contenu
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.