The American constitutional order : history, cases, and philosophy. /
by Douglas W. Kmiec ... [et al.].
- 2nd ed.
- Newark, NJ : LexisNexis, c2004.
- liii, 1600 + various pagings: 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: The Philosophical and natural law basis of the American order: remote and immediate ancestors -- The Declaration and its constitution - linking first principles to necessary means -- A Structurally- divided, but workable, government -- A Limited government of enumerated power -- A Government mindful of dual sovereignty -- A Fair government -- A Government commitment to freedom -- A Government commitment to equality -- A Government of imperfect knowledge of Inkblots, liberty and life itself.
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