The Constitution

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The Fifth Amendment

the right to remain silent
1998
This book provides an overview of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which defines and protects a citizen's rights within the legal system.

The Fourth Amendment

search and seizure
1998
This book shows how the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution has been historically interpreted by the judicial system and presents cases which illustrate how it is currently being applied.

The Eighteenth and Twenty-first Amendments

alcohol, prohibition, and repeal
1998
Discusses the political and social aspects of the Eighteenth Amendment prohibiting the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, as well as the repeal of that law with the passage of the Twenty-first Amendment.

The Thirteenth Amendment

ending slavery
1998
Presents an overview of the history of slavery in the United States, its abolition by constitutional amendment in 1865, and the Reconstruction and its aftermath.

Creating the Constitution

the people and events that formed the nation
2002
Explores the creation of the United States Constitution, including the people involved, the ratification process, and the implications for the nation's government, both at its inception and today.

The Constitution

the preamble and the articles
2002
Explores the preamble and individual articles of the United States Constitution, as well as how this important document was written, how it has developed through the years, and how it is enforced.
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