U.S. Constitution for Dummies - Grand Format

Edition en anglais

Michael Arnheim

Ted Cruz

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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... Lire la suite
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Résumé

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.

Caractéristiques

  • Date de parution
    01/05/2009
  • Editeur
  • ISBN
    978-0-7645-8780-1
  • EAN
    9780764587801
  • Format
    Grand Format
  • Présentation
    Broché
  • Nb. de pages
    386 pages
  • Poids
    0.635 Kg
  • Dimensions
    18,5 cm × 23,1 cm × 2,5 cm

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Biographie de Michael Arnheim

Dr. Michael Arnheim is a practicing barrister, mediator, and academic, as well as the author of a text on British constitutional law. He consults with various U.S. firms on constitutional issues.

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