America's Unwritten Constitution

Exploring the "unwritten" rules and rights that shape modern America's politics, America's Unwritten Constitution delves into the values, precedents, and practices that complement and complete the terse text of the written Constitution. Esteemed legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar shows how proper constitutional interpretation depends on a variety of factors, including early precedents, modern practices, judicial decisions, and inspired sources of guidance. This authoritative work offers a bold vision of America's constitutional system and highlights the complementary relationship between the Constitution's written and unwritten components.