The New Jersey State Constitution 3rd Edition (Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States) by Robert F. Williams, Ronald K. Chen
The New Jersey State Constitution (3rd Edition) is a comprehensive legal reference part of the Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States series. Authored by Robert F. Williams and Ronald K. Chen, this volume provides a section-by-section analysis of the state's governing charter.
Key Book Details
- Authors: Robert F. Williams (Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers) and Ronald K. Chen.
- Publisher: Oxford University Press.
- Publication Date: January 10, 2023 (Print); July 2022 (Online).
- ISBN-13: 978-0190084677.
- Length: Approximately 280–296 pages.
Content and Features
- Historical Overview: Traces New Jersey’s constitutional development from the original 1776 charter and the 1844 revision to the current 1947 document.
- Analytical Commentary: Offers in-depth, section-by-section commentary on all articles, including the Bill of Rights (Article I), the distribution of powers (Article III), and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Comparative Analysis: Examines the relationship between New Jersey's state-guaranteed rights and those in the U.S. Constitution, noting where state rights are more protective.
- Legal Resources: Includes a table of cases, a bibliography, and an index for legal practitioners and scholars.
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