Chronological Table of CasesTables, Figures, and BoxesPrefaceAbout the AuthorsPART I THE U.S. CONSTITUTIONCHAPTER 1 Understanding the U.S. Supreme CourtPART II INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITYCHAPTER 2 The JudiciaryCHAPTER 3 The LegislatureCHAPTER 4 The ExecutiveCHAPTER 5 Interbranch InteractionsPART III NATION?STATE RELATIONSCHAPTER 6 FederalismCHAPTER 7 The Commerce PowerCHAPTER 8 The Power to Tax and SpendPART IV ECONOMIC LIBERTIESCHAPTER 9 The Contract ClauseCHAPTER 10 Economic Substantive Due ProcessCHAPTER 11 The Takings ClauseReference MaterialCase IndexSubject Index