Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments

Name: Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments
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ISBN: 9780275957858

ISBN-10: 0275957853

ISBN-13: 9780275957858

Edition: 2nd 1997

Authors: John R. Vile

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This text is designed as a companion for those studying and interested in the American Constitution. After the introductory chapter, which discusses the formation of the Constitution, 11 chapters analyze specific portions, with subsequent amendments and commentary following relevant texts.

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

JOHN R. VILE is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Middle Tennessee State University.



Preface to Second Edition


Acknowledgments



The Background of the Constitution


References and Suggestions for Further Study



The Preamble and Article I: The Legislative Branch


References and Suggestions for Further Study



Article II: The Executive Branch


References and Suggestions for Further Study



Article III: The Judicial Branch



Article IV: The Federal System


References and Suggestions for Further Study



Articles V-VII: The Amending Provision and Miscellaneous Matters



The Bill of Rights--The First Three Amendments


Fighting Words



The Bill of Rights and the Rights of the Accused--Amendments 4-7


References and Suggestions for Further Study



The Bill of Rights and Contemporary Amendments--Amendments 8-12


References and Suggestions for Further Study



The Post-Civil War Amendments-- Amendments 13-15


References and Suggestions for Further Study



The Progressive Era Amendments-- Amendments 16-19


References and Suggestions for Further Study



The Other Amendments-- Amendments 20-27


References and Suggestions for Further Study


Fifty Leading Cases


Glossary


Appendices: The Constitution of the United States


The Declaration of Independence


Articles of Confederation


Index


About the Author