The People's Guide to the United States Constitution: Revised Edition

The People's Guide to the United States Constitution is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the most important document in American history. Written by a team of legal experts, the book provides a thorough overview of the Constitution's history, structure, and meaning. It also includes clear explanations of the Constitution's most important provisions, such as the Bill of Rights, the separation of powers, and the system of checks and balances.

The Revised Edition of The People's Guide to the United States Constitution includes up-to-date information on recent Supreme Court decisions and constitutional amendments. It also features a new chapter on the Constitution and the internet.

The People's Guide to the United States Constitution is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the foundation of American democracy. It is a valuable tool for students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, and anyone else who wants to learn more about the Constitution.

The People's Guide to the United States Constitution, Revised Edition

by Dave Kluge

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1754 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages
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• Chapter 1: The History of the Constitution
• Chapter 2: The Structure of the Constitution
• Chapter 3: The Bill of Rights
• Chapter 4: The Separation of Powers
• Chapter 5: The System of Checks and Balances
• Chapter 6: The Constitution and the Internet
• Chapter 7: The Constitution and the States
• Chapter 8: The Constitution and the Federal Government
• Chapter 9: The Constitution and the People
• Chapter 10: The Constitution and the Future

The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787 by a group of delegates from the thirteen original colonies. The delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, which had been the governing document of the United States since 1781. The delegates decided to scrap the Articles of Confederation and start over with a new Constitution.

The Constitutional Convention was a long and difficult process. The delegates had different ideas about how the new government should be structured. They also had to compromise on a number of issues, such as the issue of slavery.

Despite the challenges, the delegates eventually agreed on a new Constitution. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, and it went into effect on March 4, 1789.

The Constitution is divided into seven articles. The first three articles establish the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The fourth article deals with the relationship between the states and the federal government. The fifth article establishes the process for amending the Constitution. The sixth article establishes the supremacy of the Constitution over state laws. The seventh article establishes the process for ratifying the Constitution.

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights protects a number of individual rights, such as the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial.

The separation of powers is a system of government in which the powers of government are divided among different branches. The separation of powers is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

The system of checks and balances is a system of government in which each branch of government has the ability to check the power of the other branches. The system of checks and balances is designed to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

The internet has raised a number of new challenges for the Constitution. For example, the internet has made it easier for people to access information and to communicate with each other. This has led to concerns about the free speech rights of people who use the internet. The internet has also made it easier for people to commit crimes, such as identity theft and fraud. This has led to concerns about the privacy rights of people who use the internet.

The People's Guide to the United States Constitution, Revised Edition

by Dave Kluge

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1754 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE