Constitutional Values: Governmental Power and Individual Freedoms

Although easy to dismiss as abstract and disconnected from daily life, the Constitution is in reality a vital, living document that has enormous impact on the lives of every individual in the United States. The legal questions that have resulted from the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and against terrorism are reminders that the important principles of fundamental law that were expressed by the founders over two hundred years ago continue to provide the framework of governmental authority and individual liberties. This book includes the following features: Ø A discussion of both historically significant cases and contemporary problems, such as those arising from the Patriot Act, recent attempts to control child pornography, and the perennial and thorny federal/state and presidential/congressional tug-of-wars Ø A writing style that challenges, but does not overwhelm, undergraduate students Ø Comprehensive coverage of the two traditional constitutional law subjects, governmental powers and civil liberties, with the option of splitting them without loss of content or pedagogy Ø Excerpts of significant cases reinforce the content and to teach critical thinking and analytical skills Ø A feature entitled "Your Constitutional Values" that in most instances uses a local case to illustrate that constitutional problems exist in daily lives Ø Review questions and critical thinking and applications assignments follow each chapter Ø A glossary of legal terms Ø Appendices include the Constitution of the United States, selected statutes, selected Federalist Papers, and a description of how to conduct constitutional research Go to www.prenhall.com/hall for additional resources. www.pearsonhighered.comDaniel E. Hall J.D. Ed.D. is the author of 'Constitutional Values: Governmental Power and Individual Freedoms', published 2008 under ISBN 9780131717695 and ISBN 0131717693.