SUNY series in American Constitutionalism
The First Chief Justice
Chronicles the efforts of the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court to establish a federal court system during the country's uncertain early years.
Power, Constraint, and Policy Change
Examines how state courts change public policy through an analysis of their influence on state education finance reform.
The Politics of Presidential Impeachment
Argues that impeachment may no longer be an effective check on overreach by American presidents.
John Marshall's Constitutionalism
A study of John Marshall's political thought with special emphasis on his views of constitutional legitimacy, sovereignty, citizenship, and national identity.
The US Supreme Court and the Centralization of Federal Authority
Traces the US Supreme Court’s effect on federal government growth from the founding era forward.
Ethics and Accountability on the US Supreme Court
Examines the causes and consequences of recusal behavior on the US Supreme Court.
Constitutionalism, Executive Power, and the Spirit of Moderation
Leading scholars and legal practitioners explore constitutional, legal, and philosophical topics.
New York's Broken Constitution
Examines the significant gaps between what New York State’s constitution says and how the state is actually governed and offers ideas for reform.
Public Spaces, Marketplaces, and the Constitution
Examines how the Supreme Court has banished free expression from shopping malls and other public spaces.
Checking the Courts
Examines and measures the extent to which statutory language affects judicial behavior.
Universal Rights and the Constitution
Innovative examination of the tensions between universal and more uniquely American definitions of cherished rights.
The Presidential Leadership Dilemma
Examines how the president balances the competing demands of leading his political party and leading the nation.
Oral Arguments and Decision Making on the United States Supreme Court
How oral arguments influence the decisions of Supreme Court justices.
Concurring Opinion Writing on the U.S. Supreme Court
Analysis of concurrent opinion writing by Supreme Court justices.
Defenders of Liberty or Champions of Security?
Examines the critical role assumed by the U. S. judiciary in balancing concerns about national security with the protection of liberty after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The Quotable Judge Posner
Collection of quotations and judicial opinions of federal appellate judge Richard A. Posner
Rights, Remedies, and the Impact of State Sovereign Immunity
Engaging case studies on the impact of state sovereign immunity on both plaintiffs and states.
Justice as Integrity
Strives to show why morality and, in particular, tolerance are each part of the idea of law.
The Body and the State
Traces the history of the writ of habeas corpus and its influence on federal-state relations.
State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century, Volume 3
Nationally recognized experts analyze how states deal with major constitutional issues.
State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century, Volumes 1, 2 & 3
State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century, Volume 1
The Politics of State Constitutional Reform
State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century, Volume 2
Drafting State Constitutions, Revisions, ...
Executing the Constitution
Draws attention to how American presidents have creatively interpreted the Constitution to expand the power of the executive branch.
The Judiciary and American Democracy
Examines recent debates in constitutional theory in light of the work of Alexander Bickel.
State Constitutions for the Twenty-first Century, Volume 2
Identifies problems reformers face in drafting or amending state constitutions.
The Final Arbiter
Combines perspectives from law and the social sciences to assess the long-term impact of the 2000 presidential election.