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Acclaimed by researchers, students, and general readers, this informative, lively, and easy-to-use volume fills the public need for information about key recent and historical cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Now significantly updated, this new edition includes all the new major cases-over twenty five in total-handed down by the Court since the first edition was published in 2000. The new entries include many high-profile cases that have stirred public controversy, including: Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000), granting the right to exclude homosexuals from leadership positions in the Boy Scouts; Bush v. Gore (2000), ceasing ballot recounts in the 2000 presidential election; PGA Tour v. Martin (2001), obliging the PGA to accommodate a disabled golfer; Lawrence v. Texas (2003), stating that a law criminalizing same-sex sodomy violates due process; Gratz/Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), stating that an affirmative action program to achieve diversity in universities may or may not violate the equal protection clause, depending on how it's implemented. In each of the over 100 cases summarized, author Tony Mauro succinctly describes the decision, provides background and facts of the case, the vote and highlights of the decision with verbatim excerpts, and, in conclusion, discusses the long-term impact of the decision on United States citizens and U.S. society. Topic search aids let readers easily trace the evolution and impact of rulings in particular issue areas. Added features also enhance the volume, including many new portraits, political cartoons, and drawings, a comprehensive bibliography and an easy-to-access case/subject index. A perfect starting point for research on Supreme Court decisions, this newly updated volume is an essential addition to every public, high school, and college library.
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland
Decided March 6, 1819
17 U.S. 316
http://laws.findlaw.com/US/17/316.html
Decision
Congress has the authority to establish a national bank, and states may not impose taxes on it. Even though the Constitution had created a government of enumerated powers, and creation of a national bank was not one of those powers, the Court said the Constitution gave Congress wide authority to pass laws “necessary and proper” for the execution of its duties.
Background
One of the reasons the Framers threw out the Articles of Confederation and replaced them with the Constitution was to create a more effective national government. But even after the Constitution was ratified, conflict persisted among state and national leaders over just how strong the national government should be in relation to the states. As with ...
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