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Debates over constitutional rights impact you every day as an American citizen. But do you know what the U.S. Constitution actually says? This accessible guide contains the complete text of the Constitution, with short, descriptive margin notes throughout. Articles and amendments are then analyzed in depth to help you comprehend the basis of democracy. This valuable handbook covers:How the articles and amendments were draftedInsight into the intentions of the creators and the sources they usedControversial interpretations and Supreme Court decisionsHow the Constitution affects citizens every dayThe Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and unratified Constitutional amendmentsThis book walks you through the history of this essential document and shows how it has guided lawmakers and judges for more than 200 years. This unbiased look at the Constitution will help you feel confident in your knowledge of this all-important document, gain a firmer understanding of how our government works, and put context around today's most pressing issues.
File Size: 821 KB
Print Length: 304 pages
Publisher: Adams Media (May 18, 2011)
Publication Date: May 18, 2011
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B0057RIWJW
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The Everything U.S. Constitution Book by Ellen M. Kozak"The Everything U.S. Constitution Book" is an accessible guide on the U.S. Constitution. This well-written book helps the reader understand how the U.S. Constitution works, why it works and how it has changed over time. The Everything Series is a wonderful series of books that make difficult topics accessible to the masses while providing a format that highlights important aspects of it: common questions, facts, urgent warning and quick handy tips. This educational 304-page book is composed of thirteen chapters: 1. The Great Experiment, 2. The Preamble, 3. Constitutional Rules on How to Use the Constitution, 4. The Executive Branch, 5. The Legislative Branch, 6. The Judicial Branch, 7. The Bill of Rights How the Constitution Affects People, 8. The Expansion of Individual Rights, 9. Fine-Tuning the Law of the Land, 10. The Great Mistake, 11. Clearing Up Some Misconceptions about the Constitution, 12. Preserving the System Changes That Didn't Make It, and 13. The Controversial Constitution.Positives:1. A well-written and accessible book for the masses.2. An important topic covered with expertise. Every key term is explained in a lucid and direct manner.3. Even-handed and fair. Ms. Kozak treats this subject with the utmost care and respect.4. The Everything Series provides a wonderful format that is reader friendly.5. The author does a good job of interspersing interesting tidbits and giving the narrative life of what could otherwise have been a very dry read.6. What the U.S. Constitution is. The purpose, background, the Founders, the issues, in practice...7. The first attempt...The Articles of Confederation. The importance of the document and what it accomplished.8.
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