Political Dynamics of Constitutional Law, 5th (5 Revised edition)

This course book contains 32 case studies that expose students to the interchange between the courts and the elected branches.

Each case study begins with a detailed introductory essay followed by edited primary-source materials, including legislative debates, presidential signing statements, and correspondence between justices.

The fifth edition includes a new case study on enemy combatants, as well as significant revisions to case studies on gay rights, abortion, affirmative action, and women in the military.