Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-2010: A-M
- ISBN-10
- 1598843168
- ISBN-13
- 9781598843163
- Category
- Constitutional amendments
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Author
- John R. Vile
Description
This book offers a set of alphabetically organized entries designed as a one-stop resource for high school and college students, members of the general public, and scholars interested in the numerous proposals that individuals have introduced to amend the U.S. Constitution. First published to universal acclaim, including a "Best Reference Book" citation from Library Journal, John Vile's award-winning Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues has long served as the definitive work on this vast and essential subject. Expanded and updated, the new Third Edition of this landmark resource takes its place as the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference of its kind. With over 500 alphabetically organized entries, the Encyclopedia tells the whole story of constitutional amendments: the rigorous ratification process, the significance of the 27 amendments that made it into the Constitution, and the notable and sometimes preposterous topics of the thousands that did not. The third edition offers a new preface, updated research throughout, and over 75 new entries, including discussions of amendments currently under consideration, such as proposals to ban burning the U.S. flag, legalize school prayer, and compel the federal government to balance the budget. - Over 500 A-Z entries on amendments, proposed amendments, alternate constitutions, and amending issues - A chronology of the most popular amending proposals by year and key events and publications related to constitutional amendments - Primary documents, including the U.S. Constitution and its amendments - An extensive bibliography plus suggestions for further reading for each entry - A comprehensive index
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