{"product_id":"the-constitution-explained-9781578597765","title":"The Constitution Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExplore the history, the various clauses, amendments, and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities)! From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e covers the history, our founding fathers’ goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You’ll discover …\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow the Constitution makes the United States of America different from many countries around the world because it gives us a peaceful mechanism to resolve governmental issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth look at the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“The Miracle at Philadelphia” and “the Great Compromise”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe many different methods used to interpret the Constitution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversial U.S. Supreme Court picks throughout history and how the size and tenure of the Supreme Court justices has long been a contentious issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe remarkable evolution of death penalty jurisprudence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Bill” Process, Pardon Power, Power of Judicial Review, and other stated and implied powers found in Articles I (Congress), II (Presidency) and III (Judicial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAguide to the citizenship and the American government, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Constitution Explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the many broadly worded key phrases in the Constitution. You’ll learn how the Constitution has been adopted to different times and various situations. You’ll learn what it does—\u003ci\u003eand does not\u003c\/i\u003e—promise U.S. citizens. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. This invaluable resource is designed to help you understand the power and strength of the U.S. Constitution!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David L. Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291737993467,"sku":"9781578597765","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781578597765.jpg?v=1772485008","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-constitution-explained-9781578597765","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}