The words we live by : your annotated guide to the constitution / Linda R. Monk.
Monk, Linda R.
2003
KF4550.Z9 M66 2003 (Mapit)
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Title The words we live by : your annotated guide to the constitution / Linda R. Monk.
Author Monk, Linda R.
Edition A Stonesong Press book 1st ed.
ISBN 0786867205
9780786867202
078688620X
9780786886203
Publication Details New York : Hyperion, c2003.
Language English
Description 288 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Call Number KF4550.Z9 M66 2003
Dewey Decimal Classification 342.73/02
Summary The United States Constitution is the basis for our most fundamental rights as Americans and has been a key element in nearly every major legal and political debate ever argued. But how many of us actually understand the language used by our Founding Fathers? Now Linda R. Monk, an award-winning author and journalist, takes us through the Constitution, line by line, to help us comprehend this amazing document and to see the variety of ways in which it has been interpreted. From the Preamble -- which she analyzes with inspiration and opposing opinions from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Charlton Heston, and James Madison -- through each and every amendment, Monk enlightens us by offering insight, legal expertise, surprising facts and little-known information, alternate interpretations, and historical anecdotes to breathe meaning into this provocative and hallowed document.
Note "A Stonesong Press book."
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-278) and index.
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Constitution as conversation: Constitution of the United States: Preamble: we the people
Article I the legislative branch
Article II the executive branch
Article III the judicial branch
Article IV full faith and credit
Article V amendments
Article VI the supreme law of the land
Article VII ratification
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States: Freedom of expression
Right to bear arms
Quartering of troops
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Due process of law
Right to a fair trial
Trial by jury in civil cases
Cruel and unusual punishment
Unenumerated rights
States' rights
Lawsuits against states
Choosing the executive
Abolishing slavery
Equal protection of the laws
Suffrage for Black men
Income taxes
Direct election of senators
Prohibition
Women's suffrage
Lame ducks
Repealing prohibition
Presidential term limits
Electoral votes for the District of Columbia
Banning the poll tax
Presidential succession and disability
Suffrage for young people
Limiting Congressional pay raises.

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