The Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People

The Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People - Paperback

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The Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People - Paperback

The Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People - Paperback

by David P. Currie
$46.80
$46.80

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by David P. Currie (Author)

A concise, accessible, nonpartisan guide to the United States Constitution

A masterly introduction to the United States Constitution, this slim book leads the reader through a concise overview of the document's individual articles and amendments. With clear and accessible language, Currie then examines each of the three branches of the federal government and explains the relation between the federal and state governments. He analyzes those constitutional provisions that are designed to protect citizens from governmental interference, such as the due process and equal protection clauses and the confusing first amendment provisions respecting the separation of church and state, and includes discussions of judicial review and freedom of speech and of the press.

A sympathetic yet critical guide, Currie's book enables students and laypersons to understand one of the cornerstones of the Western political tradition. The second edition, along with an updated chronology and bibliography, incorporates the Supreme Court decisions over the past decade that have affected constitutional interpretation.

Number of Pages: 175
Dimensions: 0.54 x 8 x 5.34 IN
Publication Date: April 15, 2000
ISBN9780226131047
Author David P. Currie
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
GenreNews & politics, History, and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2000
Edition2
LanguageENG- English
Pages175
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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