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The Constitution of 1787

A Commentary

George Anastaplo

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Those desiring to engage in the enterprise of 'thinking about the Constitution' in the company of a resourceful and knowledgeable guide will find this book quite interesting and enjoyable.

A marvelous instrument for introducing citizens to their Constitution.

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9
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360
ISBN
9780801836060
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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. The Constitutions of the Americans
Chapter 2. Preamble
Chapter 3. Article I, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Chapter 4. Article I, Section 7
Chapter 5. Article I, Section 8
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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. The Constitutions of the Americans
Chapter 2. Preamble
Chapter 3. Article I, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Chapter 4. Article I, Section 7
Chapter 5. Article I, Section 8
Chapter 6. Article I, Section 9 & 10
Chapter 7. Anglo-American Constitutionalism
Chapter 8. Article II, Section 1
Chapter 9. Article II, Sections 2, 3, & 4
Chapter 10. Article III, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 11. Article III, Sections 2 & 3
Chapter 12. The State Constitutions in 1787
Chapter 13. Article IV
Chapter 14. Article V
Chapter 15. Article VI
Chapter 16. Article VII
Chapter 17. The Americans of the Constitution
Appendix and Sources
Notes
Index

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Denied admission to the Illinois bar in 1950 after he refused on principle to answer questions about his political associations, George Anastaplo took his case to the Supreme Court, and lost, 5-4. In a famous dissent—which Justice William J. Brennan said "immortalized George Anastaplo"—Justice Hugo L. Black wrote, "We must not be afraid to be free." George Anastaplo is professor of law at Loyola...