The Odd Clauses: Understanding the Constitution Through Ten of

The Odd Clauses: Understanding the Constitution Through Ten of Its Most Curious Provisions

An innovative, insightful, often humorous look at the Constitutionâ€™â€™s lesser-known clauses, offering a fresh perspective on the documentâ€™s relevance today
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For a variety of reasons, many of the Constitutionâ€™s more obscure passages never make it to any court and therefore never make headlines or even law school classrooms, which teach from judicial decisions. In this captivating and witty book, Jay Wexler draws on his extensive professional and educational backgrounds in constitutional law to demonstrate how these â€œodd clausesâ€ have incredible relevance to our lives, our governmentâ€™s structure, and the integrity of our democracy.
Country USA
Brand Beacon Press
Manufacturer Beacon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber new-Feb172017-c0177422
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2012-09-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780807000892

The Odd Clauses: Understanding the Constitution Through Ten of Its Most Curious Provisions