Brennan and Democracy

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In Brennan and Democracy, a leading thinker in U.S. constitutional law offers some powerful reflections on the idea of "constitutional democracy," a concept in which many have seen the makings of paradox. Here Frank Michelman explores the apparently conflicting commitments of a democratic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Michelman, Frank I.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2001.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Brennan, William J., > 1906-1997.
Brennan, William J. > (William Joseph), > 1906-1997.
Constitutional law.
LAW > Jurisprudence.
LAW > Public.
LAW > Constitutional.
Constitutional law > United States.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In Brennan and Democracy, a leading thinker in U.S. constitutional law offers some powerful reflections on the idea of "constitutional democracy," a concept in which many have seen the makings of paradox. Here Frank Michelman explores the apparently conflicting commitments of a democratic governmental system where key aspects of such important social issues as affirmative action, campaign finance reform, and abortion rights are settled not by a legislative vote but by the decisions of unelected judges. Can we--or should we--embrace the values of democracy together with constitutionalism, judic.
Physical Description:1 online resource (160 pages).
ISBN:9781400823369

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