Overruling Democracy (e-bog) af Raskin, Jamin B.
Raskin, Jamin B. (forfatter)

Overruling Democracy e-bog

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The Supreme Court has recently issued decisions announcing that citizens have neither a constitutional right to vote, nor the right to an education. Conservative judges have continually disavowed claims to any rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. In &quote;Overruling Democracy, &quote; celebrated law professor Jamin B. Raskin, argues that we need to develop a whole new set of ...
E-bog 403,64 DKK
Forfattere Raskin, Jamin B. (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 1 juni 2004
Længde 312 sider
Genrer Political structures: democracy
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781135952723
The Supreme Court has recently issued decisions announcing that citizens have neither a constitutional right to vote, nor the right to an education. Conservative judges have continually disavowed claims to any rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. In "e;Overruling Democracy, "e; celebrated law professor Jamin B. Raskin, argues that we need to develop a whole new set of rights, through amendments or court decisions, that revitalize and protect the democracy of everyday life. Detailing specific cases through interesting narratives, "e;Overruling Democracy"e; describes the transgressions of the Supreme Court against the Constitution and the people - and the faulty reasoning behind them -- and lays out the plan for the best way to back a more democratic system.