New Arrival The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction

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The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction

By Ilan Wurman
New Arrival Cambridge University Press June 2026

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ISBN-13
9781009485715
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication
June 2026
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The Constitution of 1789 is a new introduction to the Constitution written on the semiquincentennial of American Independence, packed with novel and surprising insights about the Constitution's original meaning. The book takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the Constitution's structure and separation of powers, starting with the nature of written constitutions and the compound nature of the American Union. The book also explores the enumeration of legislative powers and its relation to the historic royal prerogatives, the meaning of executive power, and the distribution of foreign affairs and war powers between Congress and the President. It investigates the nature of judicial power and the Constitution's complex relationship with slavery, before addressing federalism and the scope of national powers.

The Constitution of 1789 dismantles several common misconceptions and conventional wisdoms and is suitable for all readers interested in the law, politics, and history of the American Republic.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I. Constitutional Union:
1. The written constitution
2: The compound republic

Part II. The Legislative Power:
3. Enumeration
4. Implied powers

Part III. The Executive Power:
5. Creating the presidency
6. Overseeing law execution
7. The fourth branch

Part IV. Separation of Powers (I):
8. Emergency powers
9. Foreign affairs
10. War

Part V. Separation of Powers (II):
11. Nondelegation
12. The legislative veto

Part VI. The Judicial Power:
13. Article III and judicial review
14. Dred Scott: the constitution and slavery
15. Departmentalism

Part VII. Federalism:
16. Commerce
17. State sovereignty
18. Taxing and spending
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