Constitutional Law

Chemerinsky

Erwin Chemerinsky · 6th

Complete case list for Chemerinsky, the Constitutional Law casebook by Erwin Chemerinsky (6th Edition)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Constitutional Law
Marbury v. Madison

pp. pp. 1-10

Established the principle of judicial review.

Affirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law.

Chapter 2: Federalism
Gibbons v. Ogden

pp. pp. 21-30

Expanded the federal government's power over interstate commerce.

Marked limits on congressional power under the Commerce Clause.

Chapter 3: Separation of Powers

Limited presidential power to seize private property.

U.S. v. Nixon

pp. pp. 51-60

Reinforced the principle of judicial review over executive practices.

Chapter 4: Judicial Review
Roe v. Wade

pp. pp. 61-70

Recognized a woman's legal right to an abortion.

Declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Chapter 5: Civil Rights and Equal Protection
Loving v. Virginia

pp. pp. 81-90

Invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

Struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Chapter 6: First Amendment Rights
Tinker v. Des Moines

pp. pp. 101-110

Affirmed students' rights to free speech in schools.

Citizens United v. FEC

pp. pp. 111-120

Held that political spending is a form of protected speech.

Chapter 7: Due Process
Miranda v. Arizona

pp. pp. 121-130

Established Miranda rights for detained individuals.

Palko v. Connecticut

pp. pp. 131-140

Incorporated the Double Jeopardy Clause to the states.

Chapter 8: Privacy Rights

Recognized a right to marital privacy.

Lawrence v. Texas

pp. pp. 151-160

Invalidated sodomy laws as unconstitutional.

Chapter 9: Commercial Speech and Regulation

Established the test for regulating commercial speech.

Addressed false advertising under the First Amendment.

Chapter 10: Right to Bear Arms

Affirmed an individual's right to bear arms.

Incorporated the Second Amendment against state law.

Why This Casebook

Chemerinsky's Constitutional Law casebook provides a comprehensive overview of significant Supreme Court cases, offering a balanced approach to understanding constitutional principles. Its clarity and organized structure make it an essential resource for both students and professors in imparting what is often a challenging subject.

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