Detailed Analysis of the Constitution

Name: Detailed Analysis of the Constitution
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ISBN: 9780742522381

ISBN-10: 0742522385

ISBN-13: 9780742522381

Edition: 7th 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Edward F. Cooke

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The Constitution of the United States and its amendments are clearly explained phrase-by-phrase in this revised edition. Through instantaneous communication by audio and visual mass media, contemporary American society is constantly made aware of the vital impact of the national Constitution and its interpretations with regard to political, economic, and social issues. This concise analysis of the meaning of the Constitution, with expositions of the history and principles of constitutionalism, should provide better understanding of and respect for the basic law of the land.

Book details

List price: $49.00
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/3/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.77" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Introduction



Making the United States Constitution


The Early Beginnings


The Declaration of Independence


The Articles of Confederation


The Constitutional Convention


Ratification of the Constitution


Sources of the Constitution



Fundamental Principles in our Constitution


Consent of the Governed


Limited Government


Civil Rights


Separation of Powers


Checks and Balances


Judicial Review


Universal Adult Suffrage


Self-Government


Federalism


Representative Democracy



How to Understand our Constitutional System


Expansion by Acts of Congress


Elaboration by Executive Policy


Judicial Interpretation


Expansion by Custom, Usage, and Tradition



The United States Constitution


The Preamble


The Articles of the Constitution



The Amendments


The Bill of Rights


The Civil War Amendments


Recent Amendments



Relations between the Nation and the States


Distribution of Powers


Reciprocal Duties


Federalism at Work


Index


About the Author