Pre-Owned The Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution (Reference, Watts Dictionary Series) (Unknown) 0531115704 9780531115701

The United States Constitution is, of course, a document every citizen should be familiar with. But how does one arrive at an understanding of a document that is written mostly in 18th-century language and open 21st-century interpretations? This book, an A-Z dictionary of concepts and terms found in the Constitution or related to it, points the way. The 350-plus entries in this dictionary treat themes as diverse as impeachment, judicial review, freedom of religion, and privacy. Each article and amendment of the Constitution is discussed from many perspectives, and extensive cross-referencing directs readers to relevant entries or sections of the Constitution. Boldfaced block quotes highlight interesting notions and observations about liberty, representative, government, or the sometime failings of the Constitution to live up to its promise of equal protection of the laws and due process of law for all people.