constitution

Readers learn how the U.S. Constitution came to be, from its predecessor the Articles of Confederation to the final ratified document.

"The Bill of Rights is a foundational document in American history that's still being analyzed and debated today. Readers gain a better understanding of these first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution through accessible text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics"--Amazon.com.

" . . . 'Voices of Our Republic' features thoughts about the Constitution from personalities, dignitaries, and everyday heroes, including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Arthur Sulzberger, Alan Dershowitz, Sandra Day O'Connor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicklaus, Ron Chernow, and others. These figures help answer the question of why the Constitution is so important and how it can be applied to political discourse today. Each person emphasizes a different part of the Constitution--from the Bill of Rights to the 14th Amendment and beyond--and why those particular passages are important"--Provided by publisher.

Investigates the history and impact of the Second Amendment, how it was designed, and how it has been constructed from the start to keep African Americans powerless and vulnerable.

"Developed . . . for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the United States Constitution to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"An eminent constitutional scholar reveals how the explosion of rights is dividing America, and shows how we can build a better system of justice"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how the United States Constitution and new government was formed following the Revolutionary War.

"What is free speech and why is it so special? 'Your Voice is Your Superpower' tells you why your voice matters and how you can use it and also why we must protect everyone's right to free speech"--Back cover.

"Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press are three of the core American values outlined in the Constitution. Constitutional Rights explains these and other rights contained in one of America's key founding documents."--Publisher's website.