The Constitution

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey pl... (more)

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process. (less)

Discusses the history of the United States Constitution, from events leading up to its creation and ratification more th... (more)

Discusses the history of the United States Constitution, from events leading up to its creation and ratification more than 200 years ago to some amendments that have been added as recently as 1971. (less)

This book describes the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the establishment of two houses of government, the ratificati... (more)

This book describes the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the establishment of two houses of government, the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and the amendments added to the Constitution. (less)

"An analysis of the U.S. Constitution, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and th... (more)

"An analysis of the U.S. Constitution, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world"--Provided by publisher. (less)

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Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted ... (more)

Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted the Constitution of the United States. (less)

"Presents the history, creation, and implementation of the Constitution, as well as the ways it has shaped civic life, a... (more)

"Presents the history, creation, and implementation of the Constitution, as well as the ways it has shaped civic life, and how it continues to secure the rights of all Americans"--OCLC. (less)

"Did you know the U.S. Constitution doesn't include the word democracy? Or that it took 10 long months to ratify? How ab... (more)

"Did you know the U.S. Constitution doesn't include the word democracy? Or that it took 10 long months to ratify? How about how much the clerk who handwrote the original copy of the Constitution was signed? (It was $30, by the way.) Find out all the extreme history behind one of our nation's most important documents"-- (less)

Describes, in simple terms, how the Constitution was conceived, written, and ratified in 1788, explaining the document's... (more)

Describes, in simple terms, how the Constitution was conceived, written, and ratified in 1788, explaining the document's basic concepts and Bill of Rights. (less)

Discusses the history of the Constitution and its impact on life in the United States. (more)

Discusses the history of the Constitution and its impact on life in the United States. (less)

Describes the process of writing the constitution, how it became law, what the document means, and how it has kept the U... (more)

Describes the process of writing the constitution, how it became law, what the document means, and how it has kept the United States government strong as the country has grown and changed. (less)

An introduction to the American Constitution, including why and how it was written and how it is amended. (more)

An introduction to the American Constitution, including why and how it was written and how it is amended. (less)

This book discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written and how it became law. (more)

This book discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written and how it became law. (less)

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From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every asp... (more)

From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history.The Constitution: An Introduction is the definitive modern primer on the US Constitution. Michael Stokes. (less)