Vile, John R

"This A-Z encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the history and evolution of the national anthem in American politics, culture, and mythology, as well as controversies surrounding its emergence as a lightning rod for political protests and statements"--Provided by publisher.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries about various topics related to First Amendment rights, with a chronological history and overview of the amendment that discusses freedom of speech, freedom of the press, assembly, association, and petition, and other issues.

Discusses the history, culture, and laws of the American flag.

" ... [a] ... review of all the major proposals to rewrite, revise, or even replace the U.S. Constitution, covering more than 170 proposals [since] the nation's beginnings ... "--OCLC.

Volume one of a four volume set that collects proposed amendments to the United States Constitution from 1787 to 2010.

Contains over five hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about issues related to the twenty-seven ratified amendments, as well as proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution since 1789, and includes an introductory essay that explains the amendment process, a chronology, and references.

Offers summaries of frequently cited Supreme Court cases, and includes an overview of the organization and function of the Court, a glossary of legal terms, lists of chief and associate justices, and the text of the Constitution.

A reference guide to the United States Constitution that discusses the Constitution's origins, the adoption of the different amendments, the ramifications of the Bill of Rights, and other related topics.