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Our Federal and State Constitutions - Illinois Edition is a concise audiobook tailored to fulfill the required study of these units. The materials are written in an easy-to-understand format designed for students of all ages and abilities. You will see that the book covers a wide range of topics, from both the federal level and specifics to the state of Illinois. This text has been used for over 50 years by schools across the country, ranging from elementary schools to high schools to junior colleges to adult education.

The United States Constitution both established both a strong central government and protected states' rights. But to say that something is of two parts is not to say that the parts are equal. Advocates of state sovereignty believed the Constitution created an executive power that was so strong it might as well have been a monarchy, while advocates of national government felt that a strong executive was essential to steer America through crises.