Limiting Federal Powers
Tamra Orr's text takes an in depth look at the tenth amendment, the nature and implications of the law, and notable court cases that address the power of the federal government. While the text may seem uninteresting based upon its title, the cover draws attention to important issues in politics today. Additionally, the content covered is presented in short, informative one page segments. By presenting information in such a way, Orr supplements events studied in an American History or Civics class and takes a longer look at some important and notable instances of limiting federal power throughout history. In a way, Orr presents the content of the book as a series of case studies upon the same topic. The reader can get a brief summary of the topic and begin to make informed judgments on the topics presented. This text is particularly useful to reinforce important decisions by the courts, because it presents the information in a short, but detailed fashion.