Includes bibliographical references (page 109) and index.
Contents:
Hello -- The Constitution of the United States -- The Bill of Rights -- The rest of the amendments -- Looking forward.
Summary:
"See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy. With the 2020 Presidential election around the corner, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S. politics. Inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered and new ones raised by a mix of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution given in plain English. As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the U.S. Constitution is a living, evolving rulebook that is as relevant today as it has ever been."-- provided by publisher. See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
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