The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom

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The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution Prevailing Wisdom

By David J. Bederman
Cambridge University Press February 2011

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ISBN-13
9780521187619
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication
February 2011
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.S. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The framers of the American Constitution were substantially influenced by ancient history and classical political theory, as exemplified by their education, the availability of classical readings, and their inculcation in classical republican values. This volume explores how the framing generation deployed classical learning to develop many of the essential structural aspects of the Constitution: federalism, separation of powers, a bicameral legislature, independent courts, and the war and foreign relations powers. Also examined are very contemporary constitutional debates, for which there were classical inspirations, including sovereign immunity, executive privilege, line-item vetoes, and the electoral college. Combining techniques of intellectual history, classical studies, and constitutional interpretation, this book makes a unique contribution to our understanding of contemporary constitutionalism.

Table of Contents

Contents:
1. The framers' classical education and world view
2. Classical political models and the founders
3. Constitution-making and ancient history
4. Modern resonances
5. The classical Constitution.
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