Written in plain English, an in-depth primer on the U.S. Constitution from a Constitutional law professor
A fascinating and insightful journey through the creation, ratification, and interpretation of the Constitution
Written for and aimed at general audiences
Wonderful for learning about American history
Ideal as a civics resource with its engaging information and fun facts
Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy
Clear and concise answers
Numerous black-and-white photographs
Thoroughly indexed
Glossary of terms and definitions
Authoritative resource
Written to appeal to anyone interested in civics, the American government, and history
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By:
David L. Hudson
Imprint: Visible Ink Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781578597505
ISBN 10: 1578597501
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 20 September 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
About the Author Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Overview, history, and contemporary relevance of the U.S. Constitution 2. Constitutional Law Toolkit, key terms and methods of interpretation 3. The Articles of Confederation 4. The Philadelphia Convention 5. The Ratification Process – Addition of the Bill of Rights 6. Article I and the Powers of Congress 7. Article II and the Powers of the Executive (Presidency) 8. Article III and the Powers of the Judiciary 9. Other Articles – Amending the Constitution 10. First Amendment Freedoms 11. Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms 12. Fourth Amendment 13. Fifth and Sixth Amendments 14. Eighth Amendment and the Death Penalty 15. Fourteenth Amendment: Equal Protection and Due Process 16. Nineteenth Amendment and Amendments Dealing with Voting 17. Amendments Dealing with Presidential Succession 18. Current Constitutional Controversies Glossary of Terms Further Reading Index
David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. is an Assistant Professor of Law, teaching First Amendment Law and Bar Exam Workshop at Belmont University’s College of Law. For 17 years, he was an attorney and scholar at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hudson also has taught classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law, and he served as a senior law clerk for the Tennessee Supreme Court. In June 2018, the Nashville School of Law awarded him its Distinguished Faculty Award. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He is an author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books, including Visible Ink Press’s The Handy Law Answer Book, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book, and The Handy American History Answer Book, as well as Let The Students Speak: A History of the Fight for Free Expression in American Schools and The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (co-editor). He writes regularly for the American Bar Association’s Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and ABA Journal, the First Amendment Watch, and the Free Speech Center.
Reviews for The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American
This guide explains the US Constitution to everyday Americans. After a brief history of its origins and background, the Constitutional Convention, and the ratification, chapters examine each article of the Constitution, its 27 amendments, and continuing constitutional controversies. -Protoview Book News