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Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution ? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues - from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights - that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.
Open the book and find : The text of the Constitution and its amendments ; Discussion of controversial issues including the death penalty, abortion, and gay marriage ; Why the word "democracy" doesn't appear in the Constitution ; What the Electoral College is and how it elects a President ; Details on recent Supreme Court decisions ; The Founding Fathers' intentions for balancing power in Washington.