The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy by John Agresto (English) Paperba

Description: The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy by John Agresto In The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy John Agresto traces the development of American judicial power, paying close attention to what he views as the very real threat of judicial supremacy. Agresto examines the role of the judiciary in a... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy John Agresto traces the development of American judicial power, paying close attention to what he views as the very real threat of judicial supremacy. Agresto examines the role of the judiciary in a democratic society and discusses the proper place of congressional power in constitutional issues. Agresto argues that while the separation of congressional and judicial functions is a fundamental tenet of American government, the present system is not effective in maintaining an appropriate balance of power. He shows that continued judicial expansion, especially into the realm of public policy, might have severe consequences for Americas national life and direction, and offers practical recommendations for safeguarding against an increasingly powerful Supreme Court. John Agrestos controversial argument, set in the context of a historical and theoretical inquiry, will be of great interest to scholars and students in political science and law, especially American constitutional law and political theory. Author Biography John Agresto is the author of Mugged by Reality: The Liberation of Iraq and the Failure of Good Intentions and Rediscovering America: Liberty, Equality, and the Crisis of Demoracy. Table of Contents 1. The Limits of Judicial Power 2. Judicial Review and the Rise of Constitutional Government 3. The Growth of Judicial Power 4. From Judicial Review to Judicial Supremacy 5. "From This Court There Is No Appeal" 6. The Promise and Perils of an Active Court Notes Index Review "To put it quite simply, this is an extradordinarily good book. It warrants reading by everyone who teaches about the Supreme Court, and...it warrants assignment in upper-level courses on the judiciary and constitutional law. It is one of those rare books that grows richer on re-reading; it belongs on the shelf of every serious judicial scholar."-Journal of Politics (Vol. 48, 1986) "This is an impressive book. It attacks an important problem in a lucid and cogent way. I learned from it and enjoyed reading it."-Walter F. Murphy "The underlying argument in this book is both stimulating and timely. It will play a significant part in the current national debate on the role of the Supreme Court."-Jeremy Rabkin Long Description In The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy John Agresto traces the development of American judicial power, paying close attention to what he views as the very real threat of judicial supremacy. Agresto examines the role of the judiciary in a democratic society and discusses the proper place of congressional power in constitutional issues. Agresto argues that while the separation of congressional and judicial functions is a fundamental tenet of American government, the present system is not effective in maintaining an appropriate balance of power. He shows that continued judicial expansion, especially into the realm of public policy, might have severe consequences for Americas national life and direction, and offers practical recommendations for safeguarding against an increasingly powerful Supreme Court. John Agrestos controversial argument, set in the context of a historical and theoretical inquiry, will be of great interest to scholars and students in political science and law, especially American constitutional law and political theory. Review Quote "To put it quite simply, this is an extradordinarily good book. It warrants reading by everyone who teaches about the Supreme Court, and...it warrants assignment in upper-level courses on the judiciary and constitutional law. It is one of those rare books that grows richer on re-reading; it belongs on the shelf of every serious judicial scholar." Details ISBN0801492777 Author John Agresto Short Title SUPREME COURT & CONSTITUTIONAL Publisher Cornell University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801492777 ISBN-13 9780801492778 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1984 Pages 192 Imprint Cornell University Press Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780801492778 UK Release Date 1984-07-10 AU Release Date 1984-07-10 NZ Release Date 1984-07-10 US Release Date 1984-07-10 Publication Date 1984-07-10 Alternative 9781501712906 DEWEY 347.30252 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159844565;

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