Rev. ed. of: Understanding constitutional law / Norman Redlich, John Attanasio, Joel K. Goldstein.. 3rd ed. 2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The constitution and constitutional argument -- The courts and judicial review -- Congressional power -- Commerce clause -- The federal system -- Commerce and the states : the dormant commerce clause -- Executive power -- Liberty, property, and due process, taking and contract clauses -- Racial equality -- Equal rights for the sexes -- Affirmative action -- Equal protection for other groups and interests -- Political speech and association -- Government and the media : print and electronic -- Speech in public places -- Special doctrines in the system of freedom of expression -- Government and religious freedom