Public Law- Concentrate

Synopsis

Public Law Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides go above and beyond, not only consolidating your learning but focusing your revision and maximising your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases. Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students... "The Concentrate books are my favourite revision guides as the quality of the information is always more comprehensive than others." Carly Hatchard, law student, University of Bolton "The Concentrate structure is extremely good, it makes it so much easier to revise ... no key information is left out, it's a great series." Emma Wainwright, law student, Oxford Brookes University "I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades" - Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea University "The detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level" - Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central Lancashire "It is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique" - Godwin Tan, law student, University College London "The exam style questions are brilliant and the series is very detailed, prepares you well" - Frances Easton, law student, University of Birmingham "The accompanying website for Concentrate is the most impressive I've come across" - Alice Munnelly, law student, King's College London Digital formats and resources The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further (www.oup.com/lawrevision/). The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources include: - advice on revision and exam technique from experienced examiner Nigel Foster; - a diagnostic test to help you pinpoint areas to focus your revision on; - interactive glossary and key cases to help you revise key terminology, facts, and principles; - multiple choice questions to test your knowledge; and - outline answers to questions in the book.

Summary

Public Law: Concentrate is an excellent book intended to provide a detailed background in public law for those wishing to master its core concepts and apply them to a multitude of different areas. Written by a team of public law experts, the book offers a comprehensive survey of the core concepts and foundational principles of public law. The book walks readers through an introduction to public law, then delves deeper into topics like constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, and international law.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Public Law provides an overview of the subject, outlining its nature, application, and significance in today’s world. It focuses on highlighting the advantages of public law, including its ability to provide a system of checks and balances, while also reviewing some of the criticisms of the subject. This chapter also covers the evolution of public law and the various sources that are used when exploring and analyzing the law.

Chapter 2: Constitutional Law examines the historical roots of public law in the United States and Britain, the development of constitutional law in those countries, and the structure of the United States government. Issues addressed in this chapter include the relationship between the states and the federal government, jurisdictional limitations, the powers of Congress, and judicial review. An example of how constitutional law can be applied is when Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010. This was a direct violation of the Tenth Amendment, as it delegated the authority to provide health care subsidies to the states, not the federal government.

Chapter 3: Administrative Law addresses the role of administrative agencies in structuring public law and the authority they have to exercise their power. It surveys the legal instruments available to states and their agencies to promulgate and implement rules. Topics that are discussed include the powers of agencies, the scope of their authority, and the limitations of their jurisdiction. An example of administrative law is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deciding to regulate the internet as a public utility, giving consumers the protection they need from large corporations like Comcast or AT&T.

Chapter 4: Human Rights explores the ways in which public law can be used to protect and promote human rights. It discusses the differences between civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights and looks into specific topics like the protection of vulnerable groups, the right to marry, and the death penalty. An example of public law protecting human rights would be the right to health care, which was protected by the Affordable Care Act and similar public laws in other countries.

Chapter 5: International Law examines the role of public law in the global context, considering global institutions like the United Nations, their impact on human rights, and the various legal instruments used to protect those rights. It also addresses topics like the International Criminal Court, the Law of the Sea, and the role of international treaties and agreements. An example of how public law can be applied globally is the Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed by an overwhelming majority of countries that agreed to limit their emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Overall, Public Law: Concentrate provides an informative and easy-to-read introduction to the subject, tackling its complexity in a straightforward manner. Future generations of public law experts will be able to refer to this book as a reliable source of guidance and support.