Contents

Common Abbreviations

Casebook Correlation

Capsule Summary

The Context of Constitutional Law

Judicial Review and Its Limits

Federalism, the Supremacy Clause, and the ``Necessary and Proper'' Clause

The Federal Commerce Power

Beyond Commerce: The Other National Legislative Powers

Limitations on State Power to Regulate Interstate Commerce

Limits on State Taxation, Other Intergovernmental Immunities, and Interstate Relationships

Separation of Powers

The Due Process Clauses

Equal Protection

State Action and Congressional Enforcement of Civil Rights

Free Expression of Ideas

The Religion Clauses

Economic Rights: The Takings Clause and the Contracts Clause

A Constitutional Miscellany: The Second Amendment, the Ex Post Facto Clause, Bills of Attainder, Retroactive Legislation, and the Ninth Amendment

Exam Essay Questions

Glossary

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

Index