The Everything U.S. Constitution Book

An easy-to-understand explanation of the foundation of American government

By Ellen M. Kozak

Format: Paperback

SKU# Y3286

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Debates over constitutional rights impact you every day as an American citizen. But do you know what the U.S. Constitution actually says? This accessible guide contains the complete text of the Constitution, with short, descriptive margin notes throughout. Articles and amendments are then analyzed in depth to help you comprehend the basis of democracy.

This valuable handbook covers:

How the articles and amendments were drafted
Insight into the intentions of the creators and the sources they used
Controversial interpretations and Supreme Court decisions
How the Constitution affects citizens every day
The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and unratified Constitutional amendments

This book walks you through the history of this essential document and shows how it has guided lawmakers and judges for more than 200 years. This unbiased look at the Constitution will help you feel confident in your knowledge of this all-important document, gain a firmer understanding of how our government works, and put context around today's most pressing issues.

Ellen M. Kozak has been a practicing attorney for more than forty years. She is the former chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section and the Sports and Entertainment Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Kozak has presented educational programs on copyright and publishing law throughout North America, as well as at numerous colleges and universities. She is the author of several books and over 400 articles in publications ranging from Campaigns & Elections to Travel & Leisure to USA Today.

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SKU	Y3286
Author/Speaker/Editor	Ellen M. Kozak
File/Trim Size	12 x 9-1/4
Format	Paperback
ISBN 13	9781440512742
Number Of Pages	304

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This unbiased look at the Constitution will help you feel confident in your knowledge of this all-important document, gain a firmer understanding of how our government works, and put context around today's most pressing issues.