constitutional law

Explores an in-depth look at the leaders and ideals responsible for establishing the judicial branch in the United States. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Una exploraci?n de la Corte Suprema, cubriendo lo que es, su papel, los jueces, c?mo se deciden los casos, y m?s.

An exploration of the Supreme Court, covering what it is, its role, justices, how cases are decided, and more.

Explores an in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that established the legislative branch in the United States. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Breaks down each section of the Constitution and its amendments, and provides a concise overview of the field of constitutional law as it is applied around the world and in various forms of government.

Presents the preamble to the U.S. Constitution accompanied by illustrations of a group of friends on a camping trip, their adventures demonstrating the rights and responsibilities of all Americans.

Provides the history and social context of the amendment process, covering each of the 27 amendments. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and judicial/legislative actions in the history of each amendment are also covered chronologically.

The US Constitution is the oldest, shortest, one-document constitution in the world. But this ground-breaking document is much more than that,aiit proved to be the driving force behind the fight for independence all over the world. Readers are sure to be surprised and entertained by the numerous fun facts featured in this book. The text is accompanied by helpful graphic organizers, historic images, maps, and photographs of the Constitution itself.

Written by political savant Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, What Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible primer on what our Constitution actually lays out. With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English (so that it can be understood), What Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives you everything you need to be an effective voter and citizen in the November elections and beyond.

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America's foundational document?"--.