Guide to the United States Constitution

Name: Guide to the United States Constitution
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ISBN: 9780393912883

ISBN-10: 0393912884

ISBN-13: 9780393912883

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Erin Ackerman, Benjamin Ginsberg

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In lively prose, Professors Ackerman and Ginsberg explain the origins of each constitutional provision, assess the ways in which each has been used and interpreted over time, and examine the controversies that continue to surround key constitutional principles such as the president's powers to regulate interstate commerce. The authors also address a number of long-standing American political principles and practices that are not discussed in the Constitution, though many Americans think they are. A selection of related documents is included, as well as a list of recommended online resources for further reading and research. The Second Edition includes expanded headnotes, coverage of recent…

Book details

List price: $12.75
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/8/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 0.70" wide x 1.00" long x 0.10" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English



Introduction: The Constitution and Constitution Day


The Constitution of the United States, annotated by Erin Ackerman and Benjamin Ginsberg


The Bill of Rights


Other Amendments


The Declaration of Independence


The Articles of Confederation


The Federalist Papers



Madison



Madison


Further Reading


Recommended Websites


Index