constitutional amendments

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the Bill of Rights, discussing the history of the Constitution, when it was added, who wrote it, other amendments, and why it is important.

This book explains issues of free speech in today's world and gives readers the knowledge they need to fully exercise this basic human right.

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

"The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution were written to safeguard individual liberties and limit government power. Was the Bill of Rights necessary, or did it open up a can of worms the framers didn't intend? Throughout the course of U.S. history, amendments have been subject to various interpretations, often to the point of contention. In this . . . anthology, readers will be exposed to the complex issues of interpreting a document that was created more than two hundred years ago"--Amazon.

This book helps teen readers understand the issues of privacy, how it has come about, what actions are being taken to address the concerns, and why some of those actions are controversial.

Contains entries that examine each of the twenty-seven amendments to the Constitution of the United States, examining the background of each amendment, ratification facts, and related court cases; and includes a look at amendments that were not ratified, as well as a general discussion of the amendment process.

Examines the United States Bill of Rights, how they were formed and the rights they protect.

Describes the creation and ratification of the Bill of Rights, explains what rights are, and discusses the rights it guarantees, such as freedom of speech.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to constitutional amendments, discussing why they are added to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, how they are repealed, and why they are important.