The American Constitution
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America S Constitution
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Author : Akhil Reed Amar
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-02-29
America S Constitution written by Akhil Reed Amar and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-29 with History categories.
In America’s Constitution, one of this era’s most accomplished constitutional law scholars, Akhil Reed Amar, gives the first comprehensive account of one of the world’s great political texts. Incisive, entertaining, and occasionally controversial, this “biography” of America’s framing document explains not only what the Constitution says but also why the Constitution says it. We all know this much: the Constitution is neither immutable nor perfect. Amar shows us how the story of this one relatively compact document reflects the story of America more generally. (For example, much of the Constitution, including the glorious-sounding “We the People,” was lifted from existing American legal texts, including early state constitutions.) In short, the Constitution was as much a product of its environment as it was a product of its individual creators’ inspired genius. Despite the Constitution’s flaws, its role in guiding our republic has been nothing short of amazing. Skillfully placing the document in the context of late-eighteenth-century American politics, America’s Constitution explains, for instance, whether there is anything in the Constitution that is unamendable; the reason America adopted an electoral college; why a president must be at least thirty-five years old; and why–for now, at least–only those citizens who were born under the American flag can become president. From his unique perspective, Amar also gives us unconventional wisdom about the Constitution and its significance throughout the nation’s history. For one thing, we see that the Constitution has been far more democratic than is conventionally understood. Even though the document was drafted by white landholders, a remarkably large number of citizens (by the standards of 1787) were allowed to vote up or down on it, and the document’s later amendments eventually extended the vote to virtually all Americans. We also learn that the Founders’ Constitution was far more slavocratic than many would acknowledge: the “three fifths” clause gave the South extra political clout for every slave it owned or acquired. As a result, slaveholding Virginians held the presidency all but four of the Republic’s first thirty-six years, and proslavery forces eventually came to dominate much of the federal government prior to Lincoln’s election. Ambitious, even-handed, eminently accessible, and often surprising, America’s Constitution is an indispensable work, bound to become a standard reference for any student of history and all citizens of the United States.
The American Constitution
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Author : Alfred Hinsey Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1948
The American Constitution written by Alfred Hinsey Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1948 with Constitutional history categories.
"Selected readings": pages 862-885.
Essentials Of The American Constitution
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Author : Charles H. Sheldon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-08
Essentials Of The American Constitution written by Charles H. Sheldon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-08 with Political Science categories.
Constitutional politics is the continuing search for equilibrium between the grants of power and the limits placed on that power. The Essentials of the American Constitution examines the five closely integrated components which make up the fundamental law: the Compact, separation of powers, federalism, representation, and the Bill of Rights. It is the interaction between these components that gives the Constitution its dynamism. Landmark decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court involve two or more of these components. This book’s unique approach shows how the components more often than not work together, one assisting another, one explaining another, or one reinforcing another. It gives a firm foundation for students wishing to take advanced courses in constitutional law or civil liberties and provides an overall view of the fundamental principle of the American Constitution.
Encyclopedia Of The American Constitution
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Author : Adam Winkler
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library
Release Date : 2000
Encyclopedia Of The American Constitution written by Adam Winkler and has been published by MacMillan Reference Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Law categories.
"Includes all of the material from the original four-volume set and 1992 Supplement, as well as updated original articles and new articles covering concepts and court cases since 1992"--'About this e-book' page.
The U S Constitution
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Author : David J. Bodenhamer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
The U S Constitution written by David J. Bodenhamer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with LAW categories.
The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction explores the major themes of American constitutional history-federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security. Informed by the latest scholarship, each theme illustrates how the Constitution has served as a dynamic framework for legitimating power and advancing liberty.
The U S Constitution
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Author : Ray Raphael
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2017-10-31
The U S Constitution written by Ray Raphael and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Law categories.
Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and current relevance of the original text and all twenty-seven amendments. Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today—from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock, from peaceful protests to executive power. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this annotated Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to—the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American.
Uniting The States
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Author : Lucas Kent Ogden
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2015-10-15
Uniting The States written by Lucas Kent Ogden and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-15 with Law categories.
The war on terror, government surveillance, weapons, and racial injustice are just some of the many crucial topics dividing the United States today. As Americans continue to deal with central questions about their own rights and about the extent of the government’s power, their constitutional foundations are as relevant today as ever. The Constitution of the United States is the oldest written constitution in force in the world today. An enduring symbol of American national identity and heritage, it remains the basis for facing the ongoing challenge of uniting the states in a large and diverse country. This concise, readable commentary presents the Constitution in a way that is accessible for interested readers with little background knowledge about American law. Each section is explained clearly, while historical information and connections to recent and current controversies help make this ground-breaking document come to life.
The American Constitution
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Author : Charles Herman Pritchett
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Release Date : 1977
The American Constitution written by Charles Herman Pritchett and has been published by McGraw-Hill Companies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Law categories.
American Epic
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Author : Garrett Epps
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-09-19
American Epic written by Garrett Epps and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-19 with Law categories.
"The United States is the only nation in the world in which political leaders, judges and soldiers all swear allegiance not to a king or a people but to a document, the Constitution. The Constitution today, however, is much revered but little read. . Readers of AMERICAN EPIC will never think of the Constitution in quite the same way again. Garrett Epps, a legal scholar who is also a journalist and writer of prize-winning fiction, takes readers on a literary tour of the Constitution, finding in it much that is interesting, puzzling, praiseworthy, and sometimes hilarious. Reading the Constitution like a literary work yields a host of meanings that shed new light on what it means to be an American"--
Essays On The American Constitution
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Author : Gottfried Dietze
language : en
Publisher: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall
Release Date : 1964
Essays On The American Constitution written by Gottfried Dietze and has been published by Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Constitutional law categories.