constitutional law

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constitutional law

The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights

Scholars discuss the history, meaning, and significance of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the subsequent constitutional amendments.

What's the U.S. Constitution?

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing its history, the Articles of Confederation, how it was written, its parts, amendments, and why it is important.

Que? es la constitucio?n?

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce young readers to the history of the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Amendments, and the importance of the document to the nation.

Supreme Court decisions (1803-2017)

Covers important historical documents from the U.S. Supreme Court as well as other courts in American history.

Vetoing bills

A book for young readers about the power of the veto and how it has been implemented throughout history.

Know your rights!

a modern kid's guide to the American Constitution
2018
An introduction to the United States Constitution.

Establishing the judicial branch

Explores an in-depth look at the leaders and ideals responsible for establishing the judicial branch in the United States.

Governmental checks and balances

Presents a study of the system of checks and balances rooted in U.S. Constitutional Law and the three branches of government, describing its history, how it works, examples where it has been put to use, and more.

The right to vote

2018
The Right to Vote examines how voting rights have evolved throughout the history of the United States. This title looks at the reasons behind limiting the right to vote, the suffrage movements of various groups, and current debates surrounding voting issues in the country.
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The right to protest

2018
The Right to Protest delves into the ideas behind the fundamental American right of speaking out against the government. The title takes a closer look at the evolution of this right and how US citizens have exercised it through the years.
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