A Guide to the United States Constitution

By Erin Ackerman and Benjamin Ginsberg

Book Overview

A Guide to the United States Constitution, Fourth Edition takes readers through every section of the Constitution and its twenty-seven amendments. In lively prose, Ackerman and Ginsberg explain the origins of each constitutional provision, assess the ways in which each has been used and interpreted over time, and examine the controversies that continue to surround key constitutional principles such as the president's powers during times of war and Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. The authors also address a number of long-standing American political principles and practices that are not discussed in the Constitution, although many Americans think they are. A selection of related documents is included, as well as a list of recommended online resources for further readings and research. The Fourth Edition includes coverage of recent Supreme Court decisions, discussion of constitutional questions raised by the Trump administration, and other important updates. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039366466X
• ISBN13: 9780393664669
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 8.8"