""The Amending of the Federal Constitution"" by Lester Bernhardt Orfield is a comprehensive study of the process of amending the United States Constitution. The book delves into the history of constitutional amendments, from the original Bill of Rights to the more recent amendments such as the 27th Amendment. Orfield examines the various methods of amending the Constitution, including the traditional method of two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of state legislatures, as well as the less common method of ...
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""The Amending of the Federal Constitution"" by Lester Bernhardt Orfield is a comprehensive study of the process of amending the United States Constitution. The book delves into the history of constitutional amendments, from the original Bill of Rights to the more recent amendments such as the 27th Amendment. Orfield examines the various methods of amending the Constitution, including the traditional method of two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of state legislatures, as well as the less common method of a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. The author also explores the political and legal implications of constitutional amendments, including the impact on individual rights and the balance of power between the federal government and the states. In addition, Orfield analyzes the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting and enforcing constitutional amendments. Overall, ""The Amending of the Federal Constitution"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of the United States Constitution and its amendments. The book is well-researched and provides a thorough analysis of the complex process of amending the Constitution.Michigan Legal Studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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