In today’s political storm, coming back to the original text that started the nation with the skillful annotations of Ray Raphael, brings direction and intention to the governmental structure. Annotations are woven into the text making this a fluid read. Original text and annotations are distinguished by formatting. Original text is in boldface, annotations are in normal print. When the original text is brought back up in discussion, in the annotations, it is italicized. A helpful, brief, text for constitution literacy. Including the Constitution and all its amendments, this is “civic poetry at its finest.” 179 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
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.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Brand: | Vintage Books |
| Grades: | 8-12 |
| ISBN: | 9780525562542 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
