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The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science...
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Beck reworks the Federalist Papers into "modern English" and provides his own commentary and annotations. For a number of the essays, he includes the viewpoints of both liberal and conservative historians and scholars, aiming for a fair and insightful perspective on the historical works that remain the primary source for interpreting Constitutional law and the rights of American citizens.
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This witty and highly relevant annotation of the Constitution of the United States is the go-to guide for Millennials and Gen Z-ers to the ins and outs of how our government really works. Essential for every conscientious voter in this upcoming presidential election season and for years to come.
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Senator Cruz argues that the high court decisions that affect your life have been decided by just one vote. Case studies illustrate his point that one vote preserves your right to speak freely, to bear arms, and to exercise your faith.
"In One vote away, you will discover how often the high court decisions that affect your life have been decided by just one vote. One vote preserves your right to speak freely, to bear arms, and to exercise your faith....
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Have you ever wondered if our elected officials were being forthright in their dealings with the authority we delegated to them? Have you ever thought that they might be overreaching their boundaries at times. This book is designed to answer those types of questions and a whole lot more. In this book I dive into the U.S. Constitution and give an in depth look at what our Founding Father have put in place for us, and I expose the corruption that has...
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Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take readers back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced--then they offer possible solutions. Think Electoral College, gerrymandering, even the Senate. Many of us take these features in our system for granted. But they came about through haggling...