Immigration: Interpreting the Constitution

by Ann Byers

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the powers to define who is a citizen and to regulate who can reside in the country. Congress's exercise of these powers throughout American history has been affected by the beliefs and attitudes as well as the politics and economics of the times. This book traces the evolution of immigration law from early America to today's post-9/11 era. Well-researched, balanced text shows legislation and court decisions at...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477775129
• ISBN13: 9781477775127
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12