Bibliograph

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Origins of the Bill of Rights, Leonard W. Levy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-298) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Origins of the Bill of Rights

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

40119892

Responsibility statement

Leonard W. Levy

Series statement

Contemporary law series

Summary

In this history of the origins of the Bill of Rights, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Leonard W. Levy offers a panoramic view of the liberties secured by the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Levy illuminates the behind-the-scenes maneuverings, public rhetoric, and political motivations of James Madison and others who overcame fierce opposition to ensure the ratification of these crucial liberties

Table Of Contents

1. Why We Have the Bill of Rights -- 2. Habeas Corpus -- 3. Bills of Attainder -- 4. The First Amendment: The Establishment Clause -- 5. The First Amendment: The Free Press Clause -- 6. The Right to Bear Arms -- 7. The Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure -- 8. The Fifth Amendment: The Right Against Self-Incrimination -- 9. Double Jeopardy -- 10. The Double Jury System: Grand and Petty -- 11. The Eight Amendment -- 12. The Ninth Amendment: Unenumerated Rights

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