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Political Law
Core Doctrines
Foundational doctrines that anchor and give meaning to bar-level rules.
Constitutional limits on government power and guarantees of individual rights.
Due Process
“Government action must be fair, reasonable, and just.”
Judicial Power and Judicial Review
“Courts enforce constitutional supremacy through judicial review.”
Equal Protection
Similarly situated persons must be treated alike.
Separation of Powers
Government power is divided among co-equal branches.
Checks and Balances
Each branch restrains excesses of the others.
Constitutional Supremacy
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Police Power
State authority to regulate for public welfare.
Eminent Domain
State power to take property with just compensation.
Taxation
Power to raise revenue for public purposes.
Accountability of Public Officers
Public office is a public trust.
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