Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments by
"Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments" covers amendments, people, concepts, and other subjects. The book includes amendments that were proposed but never ratified as well as those that were adopted. Entries describe the amendment in question and explain its significance, including when the amendment was first introduced, the key players involved, and related unusual or otherwise interesting information. An essential reference for students and academics, lawyers and judges, librarians, members of Congress, and others. "Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments" is being published on the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first such work on amendments.
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Constitutional Amendments: encyclopedia of the people, procedures, politics, primary documents, relating to the 27 Amendments to the of the U.S. Constitution by
This thought-provoking and interesting text provides a complete examination of each of our nation's 27 Constitutional Amendments. From the prohibition of alcoholic beverages, to slavery, to the voting rights of women, this text illustrates how the US Constitution has changed since its ratification in 1789.
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