| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
World Almanac Library of American government |
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World Almanac Library of American government.
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| Contents |
Constitution in American life -- Crisis of 1787 -- First principles -- Putting principles into practice -- Federalism and the states -- Burden of slavery -- Living document tables -- Constitution of the United States: Original seven articles -- Delegates to the constitutional convention of 1787 Time Line -- Glossary -- Find out more. |
| Summary |
Discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written, how it became law, and the historical context of its content. Includes the text of the original seven articles of the document. The Constitution of the United States is the document that established the basic laws on which the country was built and continues to be run. In this volume, young historians will read about the role the Constitution plays in American life, the history of its creation, and how it is a living document that is interpreted and amended as the country evolves. Readers will also explore both the major ideas included in the document and the realities of putting these principles into practice. Special sections focus on the framers who developed the Constitution, the relationship between the federal government and state governments, and the challenges to the foundation of the United States posed by the necessity of overcoming slavery. A table shows all of the delegates to the critical Constitutional Convention of 1787. Of particular interest is the inclusion of the text of the seven original articles. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.8 2.0 72693. |
| Subject |
Constitutional history -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Constitutional law -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Constitutional history.
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Constitutional law.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789.
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United States. Constitution.
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| ISBN |
0836854772 library binding |
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9780836854770 library binding |
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0836854829 softcover |
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9780836854824 softcover |
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