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Download full textRhodehamel, John H.; And Others – 1991
This book presents, in words and pictures, a history of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. Fifteen chapters in the book are entitled: (1) Origins; (2) The Colonial Experience; (3) The American Crisis: Road to Revolution; (4) New Order of the Ages; (5) The Bill of Rights; (6) The Civil War; (7) A Changing America; (8) War & Reaction;…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democratic Values
Hepburn, Mary A., Ed.; And Others – 1988
Constitutional essays which formed the basis of public assemblies throughout three states are compiled in this book. The first three essays consider the U.S. government principles of federalism, judicial review, and the separation of powers. Michael L. Benedict proposes that the question of ultimate sovereignty has been answered differently by…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Due Process
Patrick, John J. – 1994
This book, intended for juveniles and young students, provides an encyclopedic collection of reference information about the U.S. Supreme Court. The articles are arranged alphabetically to aid in looking up words, ideas, or names. Lists of "see also" entries are located at the end of articles to refer the reader to related subjects. The…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Judges, Court Litigation
McWhirter, Darien A. – 1994
This textbook on the separation of church and state continues the "Exploring the Constitution Series," which introduces important areas of constitutional law. Intended to serve either as a reference work, a supplement to a standard textbook, or as the textbook for a course, this volume covers the constitutional issues of prayer in public…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Government (Administrative Body), Instructional Materials
McClellan, James – 1989
This publication on the constitutional principles of the U.S. Government consists of the textbook and teacher's guide. The textbook begins with a review of constitutionalism in antiquity, in early modern England, and in colonial America. Following sections outline the constitutional convention in Philadelphia, the principles of the constitution,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Instructional Materials
McWhirter, Darien A., Ed. – 1994
This book, part of the "Exploring the Constitution Series," provides a basic introduction to important areas of constitutional law. Each volume contains a general introduction to a particular constitutional issue combined with excerpts from significant Supreme Court decisions in that area. The text of the Constitution, a chronological…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Law, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights
