American Words Of Freedom

Informationen zum Autor Stephen F. Rohde practices constitutional law in Southern California. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School, writes and lectures widely on constitutional issues, and is president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. Klappentext Webster's New World American Words of Freedom features the complete text of and expert commentary on the documents that define democracy and frame freedom -- including the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights and subsequent constitutional amendments. The helpful glossary of terms throughout the book enables you to understand and appreciate every word. Plus, you'll also find the text of and commentary on President George W. Bush's emotionally charged September 20, 2001 speech! Zusammenfassung Webster's New World American Words of Freedom features the complete text of and expert commentary on the documents that define democracy and frame freedom -- including the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights and subsequent constitutional amendments. The helpful glossary of terms throughout the book enables you to understand and appreciate every word. Plus, you'll also find the text of and commentary on President George W. Bush's emotionally charged September 20, 2001 speech! Introduction.Declaration of Independence.The U.S. Constitution.The Bill of Rights.Subsequent Amendments.Review.Resources.Reading Group Discussion Guide.Index.Appendix: President George W. Bush Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People.

Sommario

Introduction.
Declaration of Independence.
The U.S. Constitution.
The Bill of Rights.
Subsequent Amendments.
Review.
Resources.
Reading Group Discussion Guide.
Index.
Appendix: President George W. Bush Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rohde, Stephen F Rohde, Stephen F. Rohde
• Con la collaborazione di: Stephen F. Rohde (Editore)
• Editore: Collins US
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.11.2001
• EAN: 9780764566387
• ISBN: 978-0-7645-6638-7
• Pagine: 192
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Reference works, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, History of the Americas, Dictionaries, Human rights, civil rights, Political control and freedoms, Constitution: government and the state, HISTORY: United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), POLITICAL SCIENCE: American Government / General, REFERENCE: Dictionaries, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Commentary & Opinion, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Constitutions, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Civil Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Reference