As its title indicates, this text is designed as a companion for those studying and interested in understanding the United States Constitution. After an introductory chapter discussing the formation of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, 11 chapters analyze specific portions of the Constitution and its subsequent amendments in detail, with commentary following the relevant texts. Each chapter also contains a bibliography of books and cases useful for ...
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As its title indicates, this text is designed as a companion for those studying and interested in understanding the United States Constitution. After an introductory chapter discussing the formation of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, 11 chapters analyze specific portions of the Constitution and its subsequent amendments in detail, with commentary following the relevant texts. Each chapter also contains a bibliography of books and cases useful for further study. Notably, this work provides information on key cases and historical events that are necessary to an understanding of the Constitution without, however, inundating readers with too many individual cases. As its title indicates, this text is designed as a companion for those studying and interested in understanding the United States Constitution. After an introductory chapter discussing the formation of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, 11 chapters analyze specific portions of the Constitution and its subsequent amendments in detail, with commentary following the relevant texts. Each chapter also contains a bibliography of books and cases useful for further study. Notably, this work provides information on key cases and historical events that are necessary to an understanding of the Constitution without, however, inundating readers with too many individual cases. This companion will be an excellent supplementary text for undergraduate courses in American Government and American Constitutional Law. It will also serve as an excellent basic reference on the Constitution.
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