The Judicial Veto (1914)

By Horace Andrew Davis

Book Overview

The Judicial Veto, written by Horace Andrew Davis and first published in 1914, is a legal treatise that explores the constitutional power of the judiciary to invalidate laws passed by the legislative branch. The book delves into the history of the judicial veto, tracing its origins to the English common law system and examining its development in the United States. Davis provides a detailed analysis of the different types of judicial review, including the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional, and the limitations and controversies surrounding this power. He also discusses the role of the judiciary in protecting individual rights and the balance of power among the three branches of government. The book is an important contribution to the study of American constitutional law and remains relevant today as debates continue over the proper scope of judicial review.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165769093
• ISBN13: 9781165769094
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"