Federalism Jurisprudence: The Opinions of Justice O'Connor

Thomas, Kenneth R. ; Tatelman, Todd B.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Supreme Court justices;    Supreme Court nominations;    Supreme Court jurisdiction;   

RP-ID  :  RS22199
RP-ID  :  RS22199_2005Jul19

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines the opinions of Justice O'Connor related to limits on federal power. In majority opinions regarding the Tenth Amendment, sovereign immunity, and the power of Congress under the 14th Amendment, she has emphasized the dictates of the Founding Fathers and noted the policies underlying federalism such as the promotion of state accountability.