This is an extended, international edition of Justice Breyer's theory of constitutional interpretation, and the role of courts in a modern democracy. For the revised, international edition Breyer includes an examination of topical debates in Europe, including the legitimacy of the EU and religious freedom under the ECHR.

For this revised, international edition of the book, Justice Breyer extends his discussion of democratic theory to examine topical questions in European constitutional law, including the legitimacy of the European Union, religious freedom under the European Convention on Human Rights.

1. Active Liberty
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Federalism
4. The Right of Privacy
5. Affirmative Action
6. Statutory Interpretation
7. Administrative Law
8. Purposive Interpretation
9. A Broader Application