Living Constitution

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and legal expert comes an accessible and modern guide on how to read and understand the U.S. Constitution. Think of this as the U.S. Constitution explained by America’s favorite law professor, Melissa Murray. On her podcast, Strict...

Learn about the history of the US Constitution with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. The United States Constitution is the highest law in the United States of America. All other laws made in the country come from the Constitution. The Constitution outlines and shows how the government of the United States should work. It is the oldest and yet shortest Constitution still in use in any major independent country.

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 ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER America’s top-rated cable news host offers his first book in over ten years: a look at America’s fight against those who would reverse our tradition of freedom. America is great for a reason. Built on principles of freedom, rugged individualism, and...

The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America’s foundational...

We have been taught what to think, but not how to think. Our political landscape is a battlefield of noise. Every debate is filtered through a partisan lens designed to inflame, not inform, leaving citizens armed with talking points but starved of principles. This book is the remedy. As Volume 2 of the "U.S. Constitution: Our Common Ground" series, THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE is not another voice in the choir of chaos; it is a tool for clarity. It systematically strips away the partisan spin and emotional rhetoric to return to the source: the foundational texts of our republic, examined ...

Madison (1751-1836) was the principal author of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Constitution established the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government, and limited federal legislative powers to those enumerated in Article I, Section 8.

A Sweeping history of the state of Connecticut. From the Pequot Wars to the rise of insurance giants, Connecticut has played an outsized role in shaping American history despite its modest size. In The Constitution State, historian Daniel Hardy traces the remarkable journey of this New England cornerstone, revealing how a colony founded by religious dissidents became the birthplace of constitutional democracy and industrial innovation. Hardy masterfully weaves together the stories of Connecticut's most pivotal moments: the drafting of the Fundamental Orders in 1639—America's first written...

How much do you know about the Constitution of the United States or even about those brave men who are considered Founding Fathers? Sure, you may have been forced to read the Declaration of Independence in elementary school but do you even remember its intent? Take a brief walk back in time to learn more about how each of these documents was created, who developed the text, and who ultimately signed these powerful writings that dictate the rules and laws of our democracy.

In this sweepingly ambitious volume, the nation's foremost experts on the American presidency and the US Constitution join together to tell the intertwined stories of how each American president has confronted and shaped the Constitution. Each occupant of the office - the first president to the 44th - has contributed to the story of the Constitution through the decisions he made and the actions he took as the nation's chief executive.

Understand the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the foundations of American government with this clear, unbiased, and comprehensive guide to the principles that shape American democracy. With the Constitution being invoked more and more in American politics, it’s now more important than...

The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. This is the document which defines the rights and responsibilities of federal government of the United States of America.

In this book we explore pre-flood history along with ancient Hebrew history and biblical history that proves our creator truly has granted us inalienable rights which must be guarded. We learn how the founding fathers of the United States based all of their decisions on the gospel of Jesus Christ and biblical principles. We take a close look at the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the other amendments.

This audiobook offers an immersive journey into the foundational documents of the United States of America, masterfully narrated by Jason McCoy. Instead of merely presenting the text, McCoy brings to life the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights through his engaging and thoughtful narration. This unique auditory experience allows listeners to delve deep into the essence of these pivotal documents, which are the bedrock of American democracy and encapsulate the nation's ideals and aspirations.

This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.

Check 'learning the Constitution, its stories and its people’ off your list while feeding your political brain! As citizens of this great country, we should know all about our own national owners’ manual — The Constitution. Discover the history leading up to its creation, the struggles, the arguments and the “behind the scenes” perspective, all organized in a “walk through” format following the structure of the primary text.

It’s 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history.

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government.

Have you ever wanted to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and really understand what they're saying? Millions of others have, too. But getting a real understanding of the legal language of 200 years ago can be challenging - and as a result, few Americans know these important documents as well as they should. Recognizing this, Paul Skousen has written exactly the book you've been looking for. It's an easy step-by-step guide that makes these documents come alive.