The Supreme Court and Congress explores how the Court operates in relation to legislative action and how it has defined the extent and limits of congressional power. Individual chapters trace conflicts between branches over the power of judicial review and other key separation of powers issues, civil rights for African Americans and women, individual liberties, and regulation of the economy. Essays and documents also examine the different interpretations of the Constitution by the judicial and legislative branches, and how the resulting dialogue helps reconcile constitutional interpretation...
The Supreme Court and Congress explores how the Court operates in relation to legislative action and how it has defined the extent and limits of congr...