The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American Contributor(s): Hudson, David L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578597501 ISBN-13: 9781578597505 Publisher: Visible Ink Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 342.73 |
LCCN: 2022008040 |
Physical Information: 0.87" H x 7.09" W x 9.13" (1.40 lbs) 384 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Explore the history, the various clauses, amendments and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities). Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments! From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today, The Constitution Explained covers the history, our founding fathers' goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You'll discover ...
A guide to the citizenship and the American government, The Constitution Explained takes an even-handed approach to controversial issues and explores various points of view. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the many broadly worded key phrases in the Constitution. You'll learn how the Constitution has been adopted to different times and various situations. You'll learn what it does--and does not--promise U.S. citizens. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. This invaluable resource is designed to help you understand the power and strength of the U.S. Constitution! |