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The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Explore the history, the various clauses, amendments and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities). Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments! From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today, The Constitution Explained covers the history, our founding fathers' goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You'll discover ...How the Constitution makes the United States of America different from many countries around the world because it gives us a peaceful mechanism to resolve governmental issuesThe rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizensAn in-depth look at the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights "The Miracle at Philadelphia" and "the Great Compromise"The many different methods used to interpret the ConstitutionControversial U.S. Supreme Court picks throughout history and how the size and tenure of the Supreme Court justices has long been a contentious issueThe remarkable evolution of death penalty jurisprudenceThe "Bill" Process, Pardon Power, Power of Judicial Review, and other stated and implied powers found in Articles I (Congress), II (Presidency) and III (Judicial)And much, much more!A guide to 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!
Contents
About the AuthorAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Overview, history, and contemporary relevance of the U.S. Constitution2. Constitutional Law Toolkit, key terms and methods of interpretation3. The Articles of Confederation4. The Philadelphia Convention5. The Ratification Process - Addition of the Bill of Rights6. Article I and the Powers of Congress 7. Article II and the Powers of the Executive (Presidency)8. Article III and the Powers of the Judiciary9. Other Articles - Amending the Constitution 10. First Amendment Freedoms11. Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms12. Fourth Amendment13. Fifth and Sixth Amendments14. Eighth Amendment and the Death Penalty15. Fourteenth Amendment: Equal Protection and Due Process16. Nineteenth Amendment and Amendments Dealing with Voting17. Amendments Dealing with Presidential Succession18. Current Constitutional ControversiesGlossary of TermsFurther ReadingIndex
