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.
"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.
Examines the history, meaning, and influence of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and explores gun control laws, political violence, and the use of guns in both early and modern America.
Explains how freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion are protected by the United States Constitution and explores how those freedoms have been denied, exploited, and protected throughout American history.
Examines the history, meaning, and influence of the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and explores modern interpretations of limiting federal power.
Explains the history and interpretations of the Ninth Amendment of the United States Constitution and explores how rights retained by the people have been denied, exploited, and protected throughout American history.
Examines the history and meaning of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and explores modern interpretations of the right against cruel and unusual punishment.
