Encyclopedia of the American Constitution [electronic resource] / edited by Leonard W. Levy and Kenneth L. Karst ; Adam Winkler, associate editor for the 2nd edition. - 2nd ed. - New York, N.Y. : Macmillan Reference USA, c2000. - 1 online resource (6 v.) - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Lawyers, and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.

9780028659862 (electronic book) 0028659864 (electronic book)


Constitutional law--United States--Encyclopedias.