This book is widely recognized as unique in the field of constitutional theory. It provides comprehensive demystification of constitutional theory for students beginning the study of constitutional law as well as those with a grounding in constitutional doctrine, through comprehensive materials including Supreme Court decisions & scholarly commentary. In addition, others seeking an introduction to issues & schools of thought in constitutional theory-such as professors of law, political science & philosophy; practitioners; judges; & journalists-will find the book valuable. For the second edition, new co-authors Rebecca Brown & Girardeau Spann add valuable additional perspectives. The book is comprehensively revised & updated to take account of developments & commentaries since the first edition appeared in 1993.