Forging the American Nation, 1787-1791
James Madison and the Federalist Revolution
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Beschreibung
This book presents an original historical-legal analysis of the adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Drawing upon James Madison’s own minutes of the 1787 Convention, it focuses on Madison’s crucial role in shaping a bill of rights that would both reserve the states’ powers and confirm the implied powers doctrine for the federal government. This comprehensive work is indispensable for understanding the origins of the federal system of government and its impact on later developments in the United States.
This book presents an original historical-legal analysis of the adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Drawing upon James Madison’s own minutes of the 1787 Convention, it focuses on Madison’s crucial role in shaping a bill of rights that would both reserve the states’ powers and confirm the implied powers doctrine for the federal government. This comprehensive work is indispensable for understanding the origins of the federal system of government and its impact on later developments in the United States.
Provides new insight into and challenges conventional wisdom regarding the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Appeals to scholars of American history, students, and academics interested in the Federalist Revolution
Examines Madison’s crucial role in the adoption of a bill of rights that would confirm the implied powers doctrine for the federal governmentAutor*in
Shlomo Slonim
Themen in »Forging the American Nation, 1787-1791«
Articles of Confederation Bill of Rights Dual Federalism James Madison New Federalism Tenth Amendment U.S. Supreme Court adoption of the Constitution constitutional interpretation early American government implied powers doctrine judicial review legislative veto reserved powers clause states' rights