What Is the Constitution?
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; What is the Constitution?; Before the Constitution; The Constitutional Convention; Debate and Compromise; The Great Compromise; Balancing Power; The Legislative Branch; The Executive Branch; The Judicial Branch; State and Federal Governments; Changes to the Constitution; The Bill of Rights; Approving the Constitution; Glossary; For More Information; Index; Back Cover. Understanding the United States Constitution is crucial for all young people who live i…
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; What is the Constitution?; Before the Constitution; The Constitutional Convention; Debate and Compromise; The Great Compromise; Balancing Power; The Legislative Branch; The Executive Branch; The Judicial Branch; State and Federal Governments; Changes to the Constitution; The Bill of Rights; Approving the Constitution; Glossary; For More Information; Index; Back Cover.
Understanding the United States Constitution is crucial for all young people who live in the U.S. Readers will learn about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the Constitution. The checks and balances between the three branches of government are outlined. The relationship between the federal and state governments, the amendment process, and the passage of the Bill of Rights are clearly explained. This is an engaging guide to the most fundamental law in the United States.
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- Publication Date:2015.
- Edition:Online-ausg
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Britannica Educational Publishing
- Place of Publication:Chicago
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2015.
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- Description:Online-Ressource (1 online resource (34 Seiten)).
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781622759750, 1622759753
- oclc:ocn915418846
- Dewey Decimal:342.73
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