Bill of Rights

Discusses the rights given to American citizens by the 6th Amendment.

"... students will examine the events leading up to the Eighth Amendment's creation, how it has been defined throughout the centuries, and how it is interpreted today"--Provided by publisher.

"... readers will learn why [the Ninth Amendment] was proposed and ratified, how it has been interpreted in several landmark Supreme Court cases, and how it has impacted society through such issues as labor activities, fair housing laws, and privacy"--Provided by publisher.

"... students will learn why [the Tenth] amendment was created, how notions of states' versus federal rights have changed throughout history, and how this ongoing conflict between state and federal government affects their lives"--Provided by publisher.

"... examines the events leading up to the creation and ratification of the Fourth Amendment and its impact on modern American life, including how the Supreme Court must balance the rights of the individual against the needs of the government to keep the nation safe and how technological advances affect our privacy"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of articles that discuss the issue of states' rights and traces the history of conflicts between states' legislatures and a strong central government from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the present day.

Presents an examination of the right to a fair trail, as guaranteed by the United States Bill of Rights, providing information on its inception, foundation, and tracing its evolution through primary source documents, secondary sources, and looking at how it applies today.

Traces the development of the right to a trial by a jury--a guaranteed right in the United States--and provides information through primary and secondary text analysis and commentary. Includes an annotated list of related Supreme Court cases.

Traces the development of freedom of speech--as a guaranteed liberty in the United States--by providing primary and secondary text analysis and commentary. Includes an annotated list of related Supreme Court cases.

Presents a collection of essay that trace the development of freedom from cruel and unusual puhishment--a guaranteed right of the United States Bill of Rights--by examing primary and secondary sources and providing textual analysis and commentary. Includes an annotated list of related Supreme Court cases.