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Schechter, Stephen L., Ed.; Bernstein, Richard B., Ed. – 1990
This book provides a detailed account of the role of the state of New York in the history and development of the United States Constitution. The document consists of some 68 essays, in addition to a foreword, editors' introduction, and chronology of bicentennial dates. Part 1, "Origins of Constitutionalism in New York," addresses such…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
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
Patrick, John J., Ed.; Long, Gerald P., Ed. – 1999
Debates over the separation or accommodation of religion and government have divided the United States since its founding. This collection of over 70 primary documents represents the ideas and issues on the interpretation of the United States Constitution's First Amendment clauses pertaining to establishment and free exercise of religion. The…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Kraybill, Donald B., Ed. – 1993
The opportunity for religious freedom brought the Amish from Europe to North America as early as 1737. And for many generations, conflicts between the Amish and the U.S. government were limited to Amish objections to military service. However, as the government's regulatory power grew in the 20th century, clashes between the Amish and the state…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Culture Conflict
Weeks, J. Devereux – 1992
Public school principals and teachers have a compelling need to understand student rights when teaching constitutional principles that apply to students. This book seeks to help both students and educators understand those rights. The work concerns itself with the fundamental federal constitutional rights of public school students. A study of the…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Corporal Punishment, Court Litigation
