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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Constitutional law--United States.
Constitutional law--Philosophy.--United States
Constitutional history--United States.

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