A Companion To The United States Constitution And Its Amendments - 9781440835605

Now in its sixth edition with coverage of major Supreme Court decisions through the end of the 2013–2014 term, this book remains a key source for students, professors, and citizens seeking balanced, up-to-date information on the Constitution, its amendments, and how they have been interpreted. * Provides an accessible and informative introduction to the creation, meaning, and continuing role of the Constitution that is suited for high school students, undergraduate audiences, law students and researchers, reference librarians, and interested citizens who want to understand the Constitution and its amendments * Presents balanced treatments of all key constitutional provisions and up-to-date information on how key U.S. Supreme Court decisions have interpreted the Constitution * Includes a glossary, highlights of constitutional history, and a fully updated appendix of the names and dates of U.S. Supreme Court Justices * Includes copies of the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation

• | Author: John R. Vile
• | Publisher: Praeger
• | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 344 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Law
• | ISBN-10: 1440835608
• | ISBN-13: 9781440835605