The explained — clause by clause — for every American today Raphael, Ray creator author. text nyu 2017 First Vintage Books Edition. monographic eng

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179 pages ; 19 cm "Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and current relevance of the original text and all twenty-seven amendments. Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today--from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock, from peaceful protests to executive power. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this annotated Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to--the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American"-- The Original Constitution -- Bill of Rights -- Later Amendments. Annotated by Ray Raphael. United States. Constitutional law United States LAW / Constitutional HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) KF 4550 .R37 2017 9780525562542 2017036856 PUCPR 260224 20260824153537.0 19860689 eng