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Barcode37821002472955
LocationMarshall District
TitleThe Constitution explained : a guide for every American / David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D.
AuthorHudson, David L., 1969- author.
Call No342.73 HUD
CollectionAdult 300

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Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9781578597505
International Standard Book Number 1578597501
International Standard Book Number 9781578597765
International Standard Book Number 1578597765
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 342.73
Personal Name Hudson, David L., 1969- author.
Title Statement The Constitution explained : a guide for every American / David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D.
Imprint Detroit : Visible Ink Press, 2022
Physical Description xvi, 368 pages : illustrations (black and white), portraits, photographs, maps, facsimilies ; 24 cm.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note Introduction to the Constitution -- From the Articles of Confederation to the Constitutional Convention -- The Philadelphia Convention and the New Constitution -- Ratifying the Constitution and the Bill of Rights Issue -- Article I-Congress -- Article II-The powers of the presidency -- Article III and the U.S. Supreme Court -- Articles IV-VIII -- The First Amendment -- The Second Amendment -- The Fourth Amendment -- The Fifth Amendment -- The Sixth Amendment -- The Eighth Amendment -- The Ninth and Tenth Amendments -- The Fourteenth Amendment : The Second Bill of Rights -- Miscellaneous Amendments -- Continuing constitutional controversies.
Summary, Etc. "A guide 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!"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject United States. Constitution.
Subject United States. Constitution. 1st-10th Amendments.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Constitutional law United States.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Constitutional history United States.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Federal government United States.