American Constitutional Law

This classic collection of carefully selected and edited Supreme Court case excerpts and comprehensive background essays explores constitutional law and the role of the Supreme Court in its development and interpretation. Well-grounded in both theory and politics, it endeavors to heighten students' understanding of and interest in these critical areas of our governmental system. The new edition covers the death of Antonin Scalia and ensuing controversies, includes cases from the 2015-2016 term decided by 8 justices and highlighted recent cases (Sebelius on Obamacare, Obergefell on same sex marriage, and two new cases on government surveillance).