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Limiting federal powers

the Tenth Amendment
The Tenth Amendment says that the powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the individual states and their residents and can not be taken away from them. Like the Ninth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment's wording is vague and abstract and often debated, especially when applied to such important contemporary issues as the drinking age, gun ownership, health care, environmental standards, and controlled substances. Through full-color and black-and-white photographs, engaging text, and primary sources, students will learn why this 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.
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Freedom of speech, the press, and religion

the First Amendment
The Bill of Rights is one of the most influential documents in American history. These ten amendments safeguard the basic rights that every American has. The First Amendment protects Americans' right to speak freely, assemble peacefully, and practice their own religions, and for journalists to write any story they choose. This book delves into the history of the amendment, from its conception to its writers, why it was written, and why it is still so important today. Through clear and exciting text, explanations of the interpretation of the amendment are revealed, as well as important court cases that set its precedent. Primary source documents allow readers to examine the amendments themselves and come up with their own conclusions. Full-color and black-and-white photographs help students better understand the document and its creation. Further reading and sidebars encourage students to explore the amendments further, and a glossary helps students master new vocabulary.
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Double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process of law

the Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment is one of the more complex and far-reaching amendments to the U.S. Constitution, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one by one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the reader to reach a full understanding of due process. It then systemically describes the impact of the Fifth Amendment clause by clause, using Supreme Court cases as real-world examples. Sidebars highlight the amendment in action and delve into some of the finer points. This book includes rich resource sections that allow for further exploration.
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The Tenth Amendment

states' rights
The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Tenth Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.
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The Fourth Amendment

civil liberties
The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Fourth Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.
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The First Amendment

freedom of speech and religion
The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the First Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.
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The Bill of Rights

2017
Introduces the Bill of Rights, the first ten ammendments to the United States Constitution.

The 19th Amendment

Through primary sources, readers learn about the fight for women's suffrage in the United States, culminating with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920.

The U.S. Constitution

Explains the historical context and significance of the U.S. Constitution to young readers, while using primary sources to help them explore the text itself.

The Bill of Rights

Vibrantly illustrated text helps young readers understand the Bill of Rights and its importance to political discourse today.

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