U.S. Constitution for dummies
by Arnheim, M. T. W., (Michael T. W.)
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 presidents and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll find out about U.S. Constitution concepts and their origins, the …
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- Full title :U.S. Constitution for dummies / by Dr. Michael Arnheim
Summary
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 presidents and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll 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.
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- Publication Date:©2018
- Edition:2nd edition
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- Publisher(s):For Dummies, a Wiley Brand
- Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2018
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:xvi, 420 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781119387299, 1119387299
- oclc:on1083641422
Table of Contents
Part 1. Getting started with the U.S. Constitution -- Part 2. We the people : how the United States is governed -- Part 3. Assessing the three engines of government: The President, Congress, and the Judiciary -- Part 4. Guaranteeing important rights: The bill of rights -- Part 5. Addressing liberties and modifying the government: more amendments -- Part 6. The part of tens -- Appendix: Constitution of the United States of America.
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