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The Resource A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments, John R. Vile

A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments, John R. Vile

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Summary
"Now in its sixth edition with coverage of major Supreme Court decisions through the end of the 2013–2014 term, this book remains a key source for students, professors, and citizens seeking balanced, up-to-date information on the Constitution, its amendments, and how they have been interpreted. Presents balanced treatments of all key constitutional provisions and up-to-date information on how key U.S. Supreme Court decisions have interpreted the Constitution. Includes a glossary, highlights of constitutional history, and a fully updated appendix of the names and dates of U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Includes copies of the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation."--Amazon
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Sixth edition.
Extent
xvi, 321 pages
Contents
  • The background and purposes of the Constitution
  • Article I. The Legislative Branch
  • Article II. The Executive Branch
  • Article III. The Judicial Branch
  • Article IV. The Federal system
  • Articles V-VII. The amending provision and miscellaneous matters
  • The Bill of Rights : the First Amendment
  • The Bill of Rights : of arms and men : Amendments 2-3
  • The Bill of Rights and the rights of the accused and the convicted: Amendments 4-8
  • The Bill of Rights, the rights of the states (Amendments 9-10), and Amendments 11 and 12
  • The post-Civil War Amendments : Amendments 13-15
  • The Progressive Era Amendments : Amendments 16-19
  • The recent Amendments : Amendments 20-27
  • Reading Supreme Court decisions
  • Glossary
  • Highlights of constitutional history
  • U.S. Supreme Court Justices
  • Appendix 1. The Constitution of the United States
  • Appendix 2. The Declaration of Independence
  • Appendix 3. The Articles of Confederation
Isbn
9781440835605
Instance
Label
A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments
Title
A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments
Statement of responsibility
John R. Vile
Creator
Author
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Now in its sixth edition with coverage of major Supreme Court decisions through the end of the 2013–2014 term, this book remains a key source for students, professors, and citizens seeking balanced, up-to-date information on the Constitution, its amendments, and how they have been interpreted. Presents balanced treatments of all key constitutional provisions and up-to-date information on how key U.S. Supreme Court decisions have interpreted the Constitution. Includes a glossary, highlights of constitutional history, and a fully updated appendix of the names and dates of U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Includes copies of the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation."--Amazon
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Vile, John R
Dewey number
342.7302
Index
index present
LC call number
KF4550
LC item number
.V55 2015
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Constitutional law
  • Constitutional law
  • United States
  • United States
Label
A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments, John R. Vile
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The background and purposes of the Constitution -- Article I. The Legislative Branch -- Article II. The Executive Branch -- Article III. The Judicial Branch -- Article IV. The Federal system -- Articles V-VII. The amending provision and miscellaneous matters -- The Bill of Rights : the First Amendment -- The Bill of Rights : of arms and men : Amendments 2-3 -- The Bill of Rights and the rights of the accused and the convicted: Amendments 4-8 -- The Bill of Rights, the rights of the states (Amendments 9-10), and Amendments 11 and 12 -- The post-Civil War Amendments : Amendments 13-15 -- The Progressive Era Amendments : Amendments 16-19 -- The recent Amendments : Amendments 20-27 -- Reading Supreme Court decisions -- Glossary -- Highlights of constitutional history -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices -- Appendix 1. The Constitution of the United States -- Appendix 2. The Declaration of Independence -- Appendix 3. The Articles of Confederation
Control code
ocn890310453
Dimensions
25 cm
Edition
Sixth edition.
Extent
xvi, 321 pages
Isbn
9781440835605
Lccn
2014035182
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781440833274
  • (OCoLC)890310453
Label
A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments, John R. Vile
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The background and purposes of the Constitution -- Article I. The Legislative Branch -- Article II. The Executive Branch -- Article III. The Judicial Branch -- Article IV. The Federal system -- Articles V-VII. The amending provision and miscellaneous matters -- The Bill of Rights : the First Amendment -- The Bill of Rights : of arms and men : Amendments 2-3 -- The Bill of Rights and the rights of the accused and the convicted: Amendments 4-8 -- The Bill of Rights, the rights of the states (Amendments 9-10), and Amendments 11 and 12 -- The post-Civil War Amendments : Amendments 13-15 -- The Progressive Era Amendments : Amendments 16-19 -- The recent Amendments : Amendments 20-27 -- Reading Supreme Court decisions -- Glossary -- Highlights of constitutional history -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices -- Appendix 1. The Constitution of the United States -- Appendix 2. The Declaration of Independence -- Appendix 3. The Articles of Confederation
Control code
ocn890310453
Dimensions
25 cm
Edition
Sixth edition.
Extent
xvi, 321 pages
Isbn
9781440835605
Lccn
2014035182
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781440833274
  • (OCoLC)890310453

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