Federal Constitutionalism: State Legislatures in Constitutional Politics (Law, Courts and Politics)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 041583239X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hays is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Union College.. Bradley D
Hays is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Union College.. About the AuthorBradley D
Despite the obvious importance of federalism to American constitutionalism, little is known about the political influence of states in defining the American constitutional order. However, they do so not through legal pathways like constitutional amendment or judicial challenges but by passing resolutions that assert an interpretation different than the one prevailing nationally. These resolutions help rally popular and political resistance and, when successful, alter the wider political environment and constitutional culture. In so doing, it provides much needed insight into state involvement in political constitutionalism.. S