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Michael B. Rappaport

University of San Diego School of Law

5998 Alcala Park

San Diego, CA 92110-2492

United States

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1.

The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause

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The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause

Number of pages: 70 Posted: 07 Oct 2004
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 647 (31,266)
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The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause

UCLA Law Review, Vol. 52, p. 1487, 2005, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 07-09
Number of pages: 92 Posted: 08 Aug 2005 Last Revised: 12 Jan 2012
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 393 (59,361)
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The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause

San Diego Legal Studies Research Paper No. 05-26
Number of pages: 71 Posted: 17 Nov 2004
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 96 (227,710)
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Abstract:

Recess Appointments Clause, recess appointments

2.

A Pragmatic Defense of Originalism

Northwestern University Law Review, Vol. 101, 2007, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 07-85
Number of pages: 14 Posted: 13 Jan 2007
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 583 (33,199)
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3.

Originalism and the Good Constitution

Georgetown Law Journal, Forthcoming, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 08-05, San Diego Legal Studies Working Paper No. 08-022
Number of pages: 71 Posted: 20 Mar 2008 Last Revised: 26 Jan 2010
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 526 (36,961)
Citation 2

Abstract:

Constitutional Theory, Originalism, Constitutional Amendments

4.

Originalism and the Colorblind Constitution

San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 13-115
Number of pages: 62 Posted: 04 Apr 2013 Last Revised: 19 Dec 2014
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 467 (35,067)

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Originalism, Affirmative Action, 14th Amendment

5.

Original Interpretative Principles as the Core of Originalism

San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 07-82, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 962142, Constitutional Commentary, 2007
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 08 Feb 2007
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 454 (43,334)
Citation 2

Abstract:

Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence

6.

Original Methods Originalism: A New Theory of Interpretation and the Case Against Construction

Northwestern University Law Review, Vol. 103, No. 2, 2009, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 09-009, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 09-15
Number of pages: 53 Posted: 21 May 2009 Last Revised: 16 Jul 2009
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 422 (38,656)

Abstract:

Originalism, construction, interpretative rules

7.

Our Supermajoritarian Constitution

Texas Law Review, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 99 Posted: 31 Oct 2001
Michael B. Rappaport and John O. McGinnis
University of San Diego School of Law and Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law
Downloads 421 (51,820)
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Supermajority Rules and the Judicial Confirmation Process

Cardozo Law Review, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 53 Posted: 05 Nov 2005
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 305 (77,201)
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The Constitutionality of a Limited Convention: An Originalist Analysis

Constitutional Commentary, Vol. 81, p. 53, 2012, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 12-084
Number of pages: 57 Posted: 07 Apr 2012 Last Revised: 08 May 2012
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 282 (63,408)

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constitutional convention, constitutional amendment, originalism

10.

Symmetric Entrenchment: A Constitutional and Normative Theory

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Symmetric Entrenchment: A Constitutional and Normative Theory

Virginia Law Review, 2003
Number of pages: 49 Posted: 19 Jun 2003
Michael B. Rappaport and John O. McGinnis
University of San Diego School of Law and Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law
Downloads 258 (96,137)

Abstract:

Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence

Symmetric Entrenchment: A Constitutional and Normative Theory

Virginia Law Review, 2003
Posted: 16 Nov 2003
Michael B. Rappaport and John O. McGinnis
University of San Diego School of Law and Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law

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Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence

11.

The Abstract Meaning Fallacy

University of Illinois Law Review, Forthcoming, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 11-67, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 12-081
Number of pages: 40 Posted: 17 Nov 2011 Last Revised: 16 Feb 2012
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 257 (82,118)

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constitutional law, interpretation, originalism, living constitutionalism

12.

Reconciling Originalism and Precedent

Northwestern University Law Review, Vol. 103, No. 2, 2009, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 09-12, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 09-008
Number of pages: 54 Posted: 07 May 2009
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 254 (78,313)
Citation 1

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pecedent, originalism, constitutional theory

13.

Majority and Supermajority Rules: Three Views of the Capitol

Texas Law Review, Vol. 85, p. 1115, 2007, San Diego Legal Studies Research Paper No. 07-100, Northwestern Law & Econ Research Paper No. 07-22
Number of pages: 70 Posted: 27 Apr 2007
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 222 (100,710)

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Supermajority rule, entrenchment, constitutional amendment

14.

Originalism and Regulatory Takings: Why the Fifth Amendment May Not Protect Against Regulatory Takings, But the Fourteenth Amendment May

San Diego Law Review, Vol. 45, Summer 2008, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 09-003
Number of pages: 33 Posted: 14 Jan 2009 Last Revised: 13 Feb 2009
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 206 (102,876)
Citation 1

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federalism, fourteenth amendment, individual rights, property rights, takings, incorporation

15.

The Condorcet Case for Supermajority Rules

Supreme Court Economic Review, 2008, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 08-001, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 1081729
Number of pages: 56 Posted: 14 Jan 2008
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 197 (119,613)
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Supermajority Rules, Condorcet Jury Theorem, Constitution-Drafting

16.

The New and Old Originalism: A Discussion

"Meanings or Decisions? Getting Originalism Back on Track." Library of Law and Liberty. December 2, 2014. , San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 15-178, University of Chicago Coase-Sandor Institute for Law & Economics Research Paper No. 718, U of Chicago, Public Law Working Paper No. 510
Number of pages: 29 Posted: 11 Feb 2015 Last Revised: 25 Feb 2015
Steven Douglas Smith, Michael B. Rappaport, William Baude and Stephen E. Sachs
University of San Diego School of Law, University of San Diego School of Law, University of Chicago - Law School and Duke University School of Law
Downloads 186 (75,131)

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originalism, new originalism, old originalism,constitutional law, constitutional interpretation, interpretation, jurisprudence

17.

Why Nonoriginalism Does Not Justify Departing from the Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause

San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 14-140
Number of pages: 54 Posted: 04 Jan 2014 Last Revised: 23 Jan 2014
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 179 (130,752)

Abstract:

Separation of Powers, Recess Appointments, Presidential Power

18.

The Obama Administration, Fundamental Institutional Change, and the Constitutional Lawmaking System

Constitutional Commentary, Spring 2010, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 10-013
Number of pages: 17 Posted: 24 Mar 2010 Last Revised: 26 Mar 2010
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 137 (167,940)

Abstract:

Supermajority Rules, Constitutional Change, Fundamental Institutional Change

19.

Reforming Article V: The Problems Created by the National Convention Amendment Method and How to Fix Them

Virginia Law Review, Vol. 96, No. 7, November 2010, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 11-049
Number of pages: 74 Posted: 27 Jan 2011
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 132 (160,455)

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constitutional law, constitutional amendment, national convention, constitutional convention

20.

The Unconstitutionality of 'Signing and Not-Enforcing'

William & Mary Bill of Rights, Vol. 16, 2007, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 08-010
Number of pages: 18 Posted: 06 Feb 2008
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 98 (215,590)

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presidential power, signing statements, power to not enforce

21.

Replacing Independent Counsels with Congressional Investigations

University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Number of pages: 35 Posted: 24 Apr 2000
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 95 (221,598)
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Renewing Federalism by Reforming Article V: Defects in the Constitutional Amendment Process and a Reform Proposal

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Renewing Federalism by Reforming Article V: Defects in the Constitutional Amendment Process and a Reform Proposal

Cato Institute Policy Analysis, No. 691, January 2012
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 03 Apr 2012
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 29 (407,560)

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Renewing Federalism by Reforming Article V: Defects in the Constitutional Amendment Process and a Reform Proposal

Cato Institute Policy Analysis No. 691
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 01 Mar 2013
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law
Downloads 12 (502,374)

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US federalism, Constitutional amendment process, proposed constitutional amendments, balanced budget amendment, line-item veto amendment, congressional term limit amendment, Article V of the American Constitution

23.

The Constitution and the Language of the Law

San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 17-262
Number of pages: 56 Posted: 08 Mar 2017
Michael B. Rappaport and John O. McGinnis
University of San Diego School of Law and Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law
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Constitutional law, originalism, language of law, originalism, interpretation

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The Judicial Filibuster, the Median Senator, and the Countermajoritarian Difficulty

Supreme Court Review, 2006, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 07-40, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 895605
Posted: 08 Apr 2006
John O. McGinnis and Michael B. Rappaport
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law

Abstract:

supermajority rules, filibuster, judicial appointments

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The Selective Nondelegation Doctrine and the Line Item Veto: A New Approach to the Nondelegation Doctrine and its Implications for Clinton v. New York

Tulane Law Review, Forthcoming
Posted: 03 Oct 2001
Michael B. Rappaport
University of San Diego School of Law

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