constitutional law

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing its history, the Articles of Confederation, how it was written, its parts, amendments, and why it is important.

Discusses the life and times of James Madison, his career as statesman, diplomat, and President, with emphasis on his role as framer of the Constitution.

Examines the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and discusses the rights which they are intended to protect.

Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted the Constitution of the United States.

Discusses the history, writers, drafting, and impact of the United States Constitution.

Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and highlights contemporary challenges to each of the ten amendments.

Discusses ten landmark Supreme Court cases which addressed such constitutional issues as pretrial rights, the desegregation of schools, and the rights of juveniles.

Explores the function and adaptability of the Constitution through a description and analysis of three major decisions--Marbury vs. Madison, Dred Scott, and United States vs. Nixon.

Discusses nine landmark Supreme Court cases, addressing such issues as desegregation of schools and the Miranda case, and considers the future of the Supreme Court.

A brief discussion of the meaning of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States.