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Author : Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781684121069

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The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings by Editors of Thunder Bay Press Pdf

“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . ” — The U.S Constitution The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the Leather-bound Classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, important presidential speeches, and many others. Both famous and lesser-known, but equally important, Americans are represented, including Benjamin Franklin, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and even the creators of the rules of baseball. The founders' inspirational and revolutionary ideals are all here, and this is a perfect volume for anyone who finds the history of America to be a fascinating and enlightening journey.

Author : William Hickey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : HARVARD:HNAWA9

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The Constitution of the United States of America by William Hickey Pdf

Author : Alexander Hamilton,John Jay,James Madison
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781528785877

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The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton,John Jay,James Madison Pdf

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : 1451748086

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The U.s. Constitution and You by Anonim Pdf

All elementary school students learn about the history of the U.S. Constitution when they begin social studies. This book tells them about the great American document itself--explaining exactly what the Constitution does as well as how it affects and protects people today.

Author : Terry L. Jordan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1891743155

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The U.S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts about it by Terry L. Jordan Pdf

Readers will see the entire text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence and much more with interesting insights into the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution.

Author : Jerome B. Agel,Mort Gerberg
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1991-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0399513051

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The U.S. Constitution for Everyone by Jerome B. Agel,Mort Gerberg Pdf

History comes alive in this illustrated guide to the Constitution and all 27 Amendments. The Constitution has been in the news a lot recently. But most of us could probably use a refresher on this founding document of America--you can probably name the first and second amendments, but what about the 11th, or the 22nd? And what does all of that formal political language actually mean for us today? The U.S. Constitution for Everyone answers these questions and more, like: - How does impeachment work, anyway? - How long is a Senator's term? - What is covered by "freedom of speech"? - What are "emoluments"? - How exactly does a bill become a law? This book makes understanding your rights easy with clear explanations of the complete text of the U.S. Constitution, as well as all 27 Amendments, alongside fascinating historical facts and explanations. A must-read for students, curious citzens, and everyone who'd like to know more about the supreme laws of our nation.

Author : Mark Stange
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580378284

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Understanding the U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 8 by Mark Stange Pdf

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Understanding the U.S. Constitution! This 114-page book includes text, questions, activities, and trial tests that explore the three branches of government, the Articles, and the Amendments. The book also includes a Constitution test and answer keys.

Author : David J. Bodenhamer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : LAW
ISBN : 9780195378320

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The U.S. Constitution by David J. Bodenhamer Pdf

The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction explores the major themes of American constitutional history-federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security. Informed by the latest scholarship, each theme illustrates how the Constitution has served as a dynamic framework for legitimating power and advancing liberty.

Author : John F. Kowal
Publisher : The New Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781620975626

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The People’s Constitution by John F. Kowal Pdf

The 233-year story of how the American people have taken an imperfect constitution—the product of compromises and an artifact of its time—and made it more democratic Who wrote the Constitution? That’s obvious, we think: fifty-five men in Philadelphia in 1787. But much of the Constitution was actually written later, in a series of twenty-seven amendments enacted over the course of two centuries. The real history of the Constitution is the astonishing story of how subsequent generations have reshaped our founding document amid some of the most colorful, contested, and controversial battles in American political life. It’s a story of how We the People have improved our government’s structure and expanded the scope of our democracy during eras of transformational social change. The People’s Constitution is an elegant, sobering, and masterly account of the evolution of American democracy. From the addition of the Bill of Rights, a promise made to save the Constitution from near certain defeat, to the post–Civil War battle over the Fourteenth Amendment, from the rise and fall of the “noble experiment” of Prohibition to the defeat and resurgence of an Equal Rights Amendment a century in the making, The People’s Constitution is the first book of its kind: a vital guide to America’s national charter, and an alternative history of the continuing struggle to realize the Framers’ promise of a more perfect union.

Author : Ray Raphael
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780525433965

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The U.S. Constitution: The Citizen's Annotated Edition by Ray Raphael Pdf

A Vintage Shorts Original Selection As Khizr Khan dramatically demonstrated at this year’s Democratic National Convention, the U.S. Constitution is the central point of reference in our political debates—the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, and war. It dictates the structure and workings of our government; it sets forth our rights as citizens and, as such, shapes the parameters of our lives. Presidents come and go, but the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land. In this essential edition, acclaimed historian Ray Raphael guides us through the Constitution clause by clause and amendment by amendment, illuminating the origins of its content, the intentions of its framers, its evolution throughout the centuries, and its meaning today. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to—the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American. An ebook short

Author : Ellen M Kozak
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781440525612

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The Everything U.S. Constitution Book by Ellen M Kozak Pdf

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 drafted Insight into the intentions of the creators and the sources they used Controversial interpretations and Supreme Court decisions How the Constitution affects citizens every day The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and unratified Constitutional amendments This 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.

Author : Robert F. Tedeschi
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : 188147321X

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The U.S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts about it by Robert F. Tedeschi Pdf

This fast, fun guide to the most influential legal document ever created includes the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Amendments to the Constitution. The book provides insights on the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has intrepreted it in the two centuries since it was written.

Author : Stephen M. Griffin
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780674074453

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Long Wars and the Constitution by Stephen M. Griffin Pdf

Extension of presidential leadership in foreign affairs to war powers has destabilized our constitutional order and deranged our foreign policy. Stephen M. Griffin shows unexpected connections between the imperial presidency and constitutional crises, and argues for accountability by restoring Congress to a meaningful role in decisions for war.

Author : Carol Berkin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0156028727

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A Brilliant Solution by Carol Berkin Pdf

Revisiting all the original documents and using her deep knowledge of eighteenth-century history and politics, Carol Berkin takes a fresh look at the men who framed the Constitution, the issues they faced, and the times they lived in. Berkin transports the reader into the hearts and minds of the founders, exposing their fears and their limited expectations of success.

Author : Mary Anne Franks
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781503609105

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The Cult of the Constitution by Mary Anne Franks Pdf

“A powerful challenge to the prevailing constitutional orthodoxy of the right and the left . . . A deeply troubling and absolutely vital book” (Mark Joseph Stern, Slate). In this provocative book, Mary Anne Franks examines the thin line between constitutional fidelity and constitutional fundamentalism. The Cult of the Constitution reveals how deep fundamentalist strains in both conservative and liberal American thought keep the Constitution in the service of white male supremacy. Franks demonstrates how constitutional fundamentalists read the Constitution selectively and self-servingly, thus undermining the integrity of the document as a whole. She goes on to argue that economic and civil libertarianism have merged to produce a deregulatory, “free-market” approach to constitutional rights that achieves fullest expression in the idealization of the Internet. The fetishization of the first and second amendments has blurred the boundaries between conduct and speech and between veneration and violence. But the Constitution itself contains the antidote to fundamentalism. The Cult of the Constitution lays bare the dark, antidemocratic consequences of constitutional fundamentalism and urges readers to take the Constitution seriously, not selectively.