Understanding the United States Constitution

"While there are some Americans who are inclined to evaluate the moral, ethical, and medical legitimacy of abortion on a case-by-case basis, many others are strictly, unwaveringly pro-choice (favoring abortion rights) or pro-life (antiabortion). Over the last few decades, whether abortions should be legal at all--under any circumstances--has created a deep political rift across the United States. This book, which charts the shifts in interpretation of the U.S. Constitution on this matter, is a must-read for anyone hoping to understand where the nation and its laws have stood on the issue, its current state of play, and what the future of the abortion rights vs. right to life struggle may hold"--Provided by the publisher.

An explanation of the legal basis for the right to privacy in the United States and how it is interpreted by the courts.

An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to marriage rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to same-sex marriage, how laws about marriage rights affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.

Examines constitutional issues surrounding immigration in the United States and discusses how immigration laws have changed.

Examines constitutional issues surrounding gun rights in the United States and discusses gun control laws.

An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to taxation. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to taxation, how laws about taxation affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.

An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to religious freedom and the separation between church and state. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to religion, how laws about the practice of religion affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.