Title Statements
- Full title :What is the constitution? / Jennifer Way.
Summary
In this book, 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, as well as the relationship between the federal and state governments. The amendment process, and the passage of the Bill of Rights are also explained.
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- Publication Date:2016.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Britannica Educational Publishing in Association with Rosen Educational Services
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2016.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (32 pages) : : illustrations (some color)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781622759750, 1622759753
- oclc:ocn928777408
- LC Classification:KF4550.Z9
- Dewey Decimal:342.73
Table of Contents
What is the U.S. 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.
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