Constitutional Rights

Want to make sense of the US Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents - and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues - from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights - that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll find out about the different approaches to interpretation and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.

Originally published anonymously, The Federalist Papers first appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers exhorting voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States. Still hotly debated and open to often controversial interpretations, the arguments first presented here by three of America's greatest patriots and political theorists were created during a critical moment in our nation's history.

Fifty-five men met in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a document that would create a country and change a world: the Constitution. Here is a remarkable rendering of that fateful time, told with humanity and humor. Decision in Philadelphia is the best popular history of the Constitutional Convention; in it, the life and times of 18th-century America not only come alive, but the very human qualities of the men who framed the document are brought provocatively into focus - casting many of the Founding Fathers in a new light.

Do you really want the crooked baby-kissers and fake news to tell you what your rights are? Wouldn’t you rather discover them for yourself? The founders fought tirelessly to guarantee these God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But let’s face it - the Bill of Rights is hard to understand. Its text is flowery and puzzling. It’s full of legal and political jargon.

An urgent and gripping look at the erosion of voting rights and its implications for democracy, told through the stories of 9 Supreme Court decisions—and the next looming case In The Court v. The Voters, law professor Joshua Douglas takes us behind the scenes of significant cases in voting...

Know Your Rights: Police Stops By Haselton Media Group Navigate police encounters with confidence and protect your constitutional freedoms with Know Your Rights: Police Stops. This essential guide empowers you to understand and assert your rights during interactions with law enforcement, especially when stops may violate constitutional protections. Grounded in the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment, the book breaks down the Fourth Amendment’s safeguards against unreasonable searches, the Fifth Amendment’s right to remain silent, and the Fourteenth ...

So much of the debate about the Second Amendment is in scholarly journals and academic papers written by scholars and judges, or directed towards other scholars, law professors, attorneys, and judges. Trying to wade through the extensive footnotes and references to legal cases and historical precedents known only to the academic elite is more than enough to make anyone feel hopeless.

The Bill of Rights and Amendments to the Constitution, the foundation and cornerstone of our democracy, read by Mike Vendetti. A must-listen for every citizen of our Republic and a requirement in Appendix B of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects.

Former law enforcement officer and homeland security expert Christopher Armitage writes about the origin, history, and current state of policing in America while addressing possible solutions to concerns for police officer safety, public peacekeeping, and the consistent removal of constitutional rights meant to be protected. "Bad Cop, No Donut" looks at policing from its inception to the present day and presents actionable solutions for protecting the peace while reforming a system riddled with corruption and scandal.

The Constitution serves as the foundational document of the United States, outlining the framework for governance and the principles that guide the nation. Its primary purpose is to establish a system of government that reflects the will of the people while ensuring that individual rights are protected. By delineating the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government, the Constitution aims to create a balance of power that prevents any one entity from becoming too dominant. This careful arrangement is crucial in promoting a government that is responsive to its citizens and ...

The framers of the Constitution were very concerned about limiting the power of government and in securing the liberty of citizens. To strike a balance between authority and liberty is the central purpose of American Constitutional Law. To this end, they created three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial with separation of powers, and there were checks and balances of each branch against the other. This was to assure the guarantees of individual liberty. The Death of America occurred on November 5, 2024 as the fatal blow will culminate on January 20, 2025 with the ...

You cannot hold leaders accountable for a document you have never read. Most Americans have never read the Constitution. Not because they don't care, but because nobody ever handed them a version they could actually understand. This guide fixes that. The Citizen's Constitution: A Plain-English Reference for Every American takes every article, every amendment, and every foundational clause of the U.S. Constitution and translates it into clear, direct language, without dumbing it down. Every section shows you the original constitutional text, the plain-English translation of what it actually ...

Do constitutions still matter when the world is splitting apart? In an era of deepening political and social division, Constitutional Crossroads dissects how ten diverse nations confront the existential pressures testing their foundational frameworks. This volume goes beyond mere political narrative, using a rigorous comparative lens to examine real-world crises across the globe. Inside this vital analysis, explore: The United States – navigating explosive polarization and electoral strains. Britain – struggling with unwritten norms during the seismic shock of Brexit. Global Patterns ...

Words shape laws. They justify force. They decide who is protected and who is punished. In this installment of the Letter to America series, a U.S. Navy Veteran examines how powerful terms like domestic terrorist, threat, and extremist have expanded in meaning, and why that expansion matters to every citizen. This short, reflective letter explores: How legal definitions can be stretched through interpretation Why permitted actions like protesting or lawful carry can still result in punishment The growing gap between rights on paper and rights in practice What happens when language is used ...

Discover the quiet genius who shaped America’s Constitution—and the timeless lessons he offers for our world today. James Madison was small in stature and soft in voice, but his ideas built a nation. Known as the “Father of the Constitution,” Madison designed the framework of checks and balances, defended liberty of conscience, and guided the republic through war and crisis. His life reminds us that true leadership is not about charisma or spectacle, but about preparation, humility, and principle. In Lessons from James Madison: The Father of the Constitution and the Wisdom of ...

Ex-counterterrorist agent Kurt Albrecht, long retired and becoming increasingly angry with the current government and its policies, is the self-appointed commander of a home-grown militia group called The Constitutionalists. As Albrecht is suspected of hatching a destructive plot against the government, the U. S. National Security Advisor engages trusted former counterterrorist operative Bruce McGowan to infiltrate Albrecht's organization and determine the particulars of his plan.

Are you worried that your Second Amendment rights will be taken away? Are you sick of patronizing politicians, celebrities, and media pundits claiming you don’t have the right to own guns? Do you want to know the real story of the Second Amendment, so you can decide what it means for yourself? The Second Amendment Manifesto is for you. In true stories stretching from ancient Greece to modern-day America, you’ll quickly discover how the Second Amendment came to be, why it’s worth protecting, and what you can do to defend it right now.

“Janina Edwards narrates in a compelling tone, a vivid style, and a clear sense of the importance of this action.”—AudioFile The epic story of Detroit's struggle to integrate schools in its suburbs—and the defeat of desegregation in the North. In 1974, the Supreme Court issued a...

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini returns with The Women’s March, an enthralling historical novel of the woman’s suffrage movement inspired by three courageous women who bravely risked their lives and liberty in the fight to win the vote. Twenty-five-year-old Alice Paul...

Instant New York Times bestseller A political manifesto for our present moment—part history lesson, part call to save the Republic "Brilliant, galvanizing, and inspirational. A road map to help us find our way out of the darkness." —Mary L. Trump We’re in this together. For the past...