Walks readers through the Constitutional text, discussing how various articles and amendments have guided legislators and judges, sparked ongoing debates, and continue to influence Americans' lives. Constitutional law : the framework for governance -- Framing the U.S. Constitution : big thinkers
U.S. Constitution For Dummies
β Scribed by Michael Arnheim
- Year
- 2018
- Tongue
- English
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Your complete guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution.
Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidentsβand sparked ongoing debates along the way. Youβll get the lowdown on all the big issuesβfrom separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rightsβthat continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, youβll find out about U.S. Constitution concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.
Inside, youβll find fresh examples of Supreme Court Rulings such as same sex marriage and Healthcare Acts such as Obamacare. Explore hot topics like what it takes to be elected Commander in Chief, the functions of the House and Senate, how Supreme Court justices are appointed,...
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
<p><b>Your complete guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution.</b></p> <p>Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidentsβand s
xvi, 420 pages : 24 cm
<b>Become a U.S. immigration wiz with this hands-on and practical guide to U.S. citizenship</b> In <i>U.S. Citizenship For Dummies</i>, expert citizenship and ESL instructor Jennifer Gagliardi walks you through the ins and outs of the complicated process of obtaining citizenship in the United State