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Biografisk notat
John R. Vile, PhD, is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University.Curious about letters of marque and reprisal, symbolic speech, or concurrent powers? In this thorough update to the 1998 edition, eminent constitutional scholar Vile provides information about these and many of the other multitude of big (and small) questions that surround not only the U.S. Constitution but also its foundations and evolution over the last 226 years. . . . Vile's nuanced overview provides students and general readers seeking a better understanding of the founding document with an excellent educational primer.
Booklist
[T]his well-researched book . . . answers most of the questions readers may have regarding the history and application of, and controversies surrounding, the U.S. Constitution. . . . Perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Constitutional history.
Library Journal
It will be most useful for students researching specific constitutional topics or engaged in academic competitions regarding the Constitution as well as general readers interested in following and better understanding contemporary political issues.
ARBA
An up-to-date, all-encompassing, and nonpartisan presentation of questions and answers about the U.S. Constitution and its amendments—an invaluable tool for readers regardless of their political orientation.
Readers will easily grasp the foundations and purposes of the U.S. Constitution—and the critical importance and implications of its amendments—through a series of questions and answers about constitutional topics. The work proceeds logically, covering each article, section, and amendment, explaining how each constitutional change over history affects earlier parts of the document.
Created as an approachable, introductory book for high school and college students as well as general readers, The United States Constitution: Questions and Answers, Second Edition is an effective learning tool when read from start to finish, or when used to focus on and research specific constitutional provisions of interest. Its extensively updated and revised coverage since the first edition includes many key cases and serves to direct paramount attention to the constitutional document itself.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Foundations and Purposes of the United States Constitution
Chapter 2 Article I: The Legislative Branch
Chapter 3 Article II: The Executive Branch
Chapter 4 Article III: The Judicial Branch
Chapter 5 Articles IV, V, VI, and VII: Federalism, the Amending Process, Miscellaneous Matters, and Ratification
Chapter 6 The Adoption of the Bill of Rights and the Meaning of the First Amendment
Chapter 7 The Rest of the Bill of Rights and the Eleventh and Twelfth Amendments
Chapter 8 Amendments Thirteen through Fifteen: The Post-Civil War Amendments
Chapter 9 Amendments Sixteen through Nineteen: The Progressive Era Amendments
Chapter 10 Amendments Twenty through Twenty-Seven: The Modern Amendments
Chapter 11 1215 through 2013: A Walk through American Constitutional History
Appendices:
A The Constitution of the United States
B The Declaration of Independence
C Articles of Confederation
D Speakers of the House of Representatives
E United States Presidents
F United States Supreme Court Justices
G The Fifty States
About the Author
Index