In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of pow

The essays gathered in this collection explore the effects of recent changes on two of the main building blocks of constitutionalism, statehood and democracy. I

According to the traditional understanding of American constitutional law, the Revolution produced a new conception of the constitution as a set of restrictions

America’s political history is a fascinating paradox. The United States was born with the admonition that government posed a threat to liberty. This apprehens

In this book, Catherine Frost uses evidence and case studies to offer a re-examination of declarations of independence and the language that comprises such docu