The Bill of Rights by
This book chronicles the story of the creation of the amendments to our Constitution that guaranteed all citizens the basic freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and the right of trial by jury. Documents show the intense debate over the Bill of Rights and how its creation led to the ratification of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments by
Since the Constitution of the United States was adopted in 1787, this foundational document has been amended twenty-seven times, beginning with the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791. In this volume, young historians will read not only about the specific amendments made to the Constitution but also about the process that is involved in making these changes. Readers will also take a detailed look at the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech. Special sections focus on the critical roles Constitutional amendments have played in the abolition of slavery, the role of the U.S. president, and the procedures of the U.S. legal system. Of interest to students and teachers is the inclusion of the full text of all twenty-seven amendments. Book jacket.
Free Speech Handbook by
In this volume of the World Citizen Comics series, Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro create a practical framework for understanding and appreciating the First Amendment. Freedom of speech is fiercely defended in America and has been since the First Amendment was written. But how does it work, and what laws shape it? Drawing on parallels between ten seminal Supreme Court cases and current events, Free Speech Handbook lays out the fundamentals of First Amendment law in an accessible and engaging way. This book is part of the World Citizen Comics series, a bold line of civics-focused graphic novels that equip readers to be engaged citizens and informed voters.
In Defense of Liberty by
When the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution, they knew it was not perfect. They were concerned their government might be too powerful and not respect the rights of its citizens. So at the first session of the United States Congress in 1789, they voted on a set of ten amendments, aimed to preserve and protect the rights and liberties of all citizens. These ten amendments comprise the Bill of Rights. As our country has grown, American citizens have continued to rely on this landmark document as a means to defend the liberties of all, across boundaries of race and gender, age and class, religion and ethics. Focusing on examples of ordinary citizens who have had the courage to challenge their government and raise their voices at injustice, Russell Freedman's compelling text is essential reading for every American.
A Look at the First Amendment by
They are two of America's most fundamental and cherished rights, familiar to young and old alike, the right of free speech and the freedom of religion, but like most of the Bill of Rights and its amendments, the First Amendment is more subtle and intricate than most of us realize, something that author Conway makes clear in this detailed look at the deceptively simple right that gives us these familiar phrases. From the 1735 court case that established the right of a free press in the minds of Americans to its more recent applications in cases challenging the separation of church and state, Conway chronicles the First Amendment and how it remains vital and vitally important to our everyday lives.
The U.S. Constitution and Constitutional Law by
Although one of the shortest written constitutions in the world, the U.S. Constitution, designed to embody the rights, laws, and guiding principles of a diverse and ever-changing populace, remains an enduring document. Since its ratification in 1787, the Constitution has been applied to a broad range of legal and political questions and, while often the subject of much debate, continues to serve as a stalwart reminder of the country's social and legal strides. This detailed volume summarizes each section of the Constitution and its amendments, also providing a concise overview of the field of constitutional law as it is applied around the world and in various forms of government.
