This work provides an analysis of American public opinion on the key constitutional controversies of the 20th century, including desegregation, school prayer, abortion, the death penalty affirmative action, gay rights, assisted suicide, and national security, to name just a few.
Desegregation -- The rights of the accused -- School prayer -- Abortion -- The death penalty -- Gender equality -- Affirmative action -- Flag burning -- Federalism -- Gay rights -- The right to die -- Government takings of private property -- The War on Terror and civil liberties -- The 2000 presidential election controversy.