U.S. Constitution for Dummies Contributor(s): Arnheim, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1119387299 ISBN-13: 9781119387299 Publisher: For Dummies
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2018 Click for more in this series: For Dummies |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - Political Science | American Government - National - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
Dewey: 342.730 |
LCCN: 2018941628 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.4" W x 9.2" L (1.30 lbs) 448 pages |
Features: Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Your complete guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution. 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. Inside, you'll find fresh examples of Supreme Court Rulings such as same sex marriage and Healthcare Acts such as Obamacare. Explore hot topics like what it takes to be elected Commander in Chief, the functions of the House and Senate, how Supreme Court justices are appointed, and so much more.
Constitutional issues are dominating the news--and now you can join the discussion with the help of U.S. Constitution For Dummies. |
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