Describes how the Bill of Rights came into existence, detailing how the Founders argued over the contents of the document, reflecting an ideological divide between the power of the federal versus state governments that still exists to this day.
"Bibliographical notes": pages 527-544.
Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and homeschool curriculum, this book features: Simple, kid-friendly language Clear explanations of what each amendment means Illustrations that help bring the text to life Additional resources like a ...
Offers the text of the Bill of Rights followed by a history of the amendments, placing the document in its historical context.
Demonstrates what can be done to protect citizen rights when the Bill of Rights is thought of as a living document
Describes the reasons for the Bill of Rights, key players in drafting it, and the effects it has today.
The Bill of Rights is one of the most important documents of not only United States history, but also World History.
In The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide, award-winning author and constitutional scholar Linda R. Monk explores the remarkable history of the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, the Supreme Court's interpretation of each right, and the ...
"Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect"--P. [4] of cover.
"This is the untold story of the most celebrated part of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights is an extraordinary collection of original documents, carefully introduced and put into context by historian John Patrick, that traces the origins of the Bill of Rights...