
Brian P. Smentkowski
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BIOGRAPHY
Associate Professor of Political Science, Queens University of Charlotte. Coauthor of Misreading the Bill of Rights.
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John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the United States and principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law. As perhaps the Supreme Court’s most influential chief justice, Marshall was responsible for constructing and defending both the foundation of judicial power and the…
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Publications (1)

Misreading the Bill of Rights: Top Ten Myths Concerning Your Rights and Liberties (March 2015)
The Bill of Rights―the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution―are widely misunderstood by many Americans. This book explores the widely held myths about the Bill of Rights, how these myths originated, why they have persisted, and the implications for contemporary politics and policy.• Carefully separates out widely held contemporary beliefs about the Bill of Rights and connects them to debates over meaning, enabling readers to see how the meaning of rights is historically and contextually determined•...
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