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The Constitution of the United States / A Brief Study of the Genesis, Formulation and Political Philosophy of the Constitution

By James M. Beck
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The author traces the Constitution's origins, situating its ideas in inherited legal traditions and the political challenges that motivated its drafting, and reconstructs how delegates shaped a written plan balancing national authority with state autonomy. He analyzes institutional design—separation of powers, checks and balances, representative structures, federalism—and examines the political philosophy underpinning protections of liberty and mechanisms for amendment and judicial interpretation. Drawn from a series of legal lectures, the account combines historical narrative of the framing process with doctrinal explanation and practical commentary on how constitutional principles operate in governance.

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James M. Beck

James M. Beck was an American author and legal scholar known for his writings on constitutional law and international relations. His notable works include "The Case of Edith Cavell / A Study of the Rights of Non-Combatants," which examines the moral implications of wartime actions, and "The Constitution of the United States / A Brief Study of the Genesis, Formulation and Political Philosophy of the Constitution," where he explores the foundational principles of American governance. Beck's writings reflect a deep engagement with the legal and ethical dimensions of his time, particularly in relation to the First World War and its aftermath.

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