The Doctrine Of Judicial Review: Its Legal And Historical Basis And Other Essays (1914)

The Doctrine of Judicial Review: Its Legal and Historical Basis and Other Essays is a book written by Edward Samuel Corwin and published in 1914. The book explores the concept of judicial review, which is the power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government. Corwin delves into the legal and historical basis of judicial review, tracing its origins back to the English common law system and the American Constitution. He also examines the role of judicial review in shaping American democracy and the relationship between the judiciary and the other branches of government. In addition to the titular essay, the book includes several other essays by Corwin that touch on related topics, such as the separation of powers and the constitutional limits on government action. Overall, The Doctrine of Judicial Review: Its Legal and Historical Basis and Other Essays is an important work in the field of constitutional law, providing a detailed examination of the concept of judicial review and its significance in American democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.