Us Constitution 101: From the Bill of Rights to the Judicial Branch, Everything You Need to Know about the Constitution of the United State

Understand the foundation, principles, and rights that govern the United States with this vital, unbiased, and comprehensive primer to the US Constitution.

With the Constitution being invoked more and more in American politics, it's now more important than ever before that you understand the guiding principles and significance of the document that shaped American democracy.

Written well over 200 years ago, the United States Constitution has endured the test of time and remains the document that defines federal law and policy in the United States. US Constitution 101 explores the construction of the American government as it was laid out in the Constitution, delving into the rights and liberties granted and protected by the document through a detailed examination of each Article and Amendment. From the Preamble to the 27th Amendment, this primer is packed with information about the document that has defined the American political and judicial systems for more than two centuries.

So, whether you're looking for deeper knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, or just want to better understand the foundations of American democracy, US Constitution 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

Author: Tom Richey, Peter Paccone
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Published: 09/17/2024
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.13h x 5.25w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9781507223017

About the Author
Tom Richey is an AP US history and government teacher with fifteen years of classroom teaching experience. Since 2012, he has taken his love of US history beyond the classroom, sharing video lectures on his popular YouTube channel, providing educational and entertaining content to more than 200,000 subscribers. Tom's thoughts on education have been quoted in major publication, such as TIME and Forbes magazines.

Peter Paccone is a social studies teacher with more than thirty years of teaching experience. Aside from his teaching, Mr. Paccone is also a blogger, keynote speaker, podcast host, teacher-conference presenter, and TED-Ed lesson developer. Paccone's TED-Ed lessons "Why Is the Constitution So Hard to Amend?" and "How Do US Supreme Court Justices Get Appointed?" have gained popularity on YouTube. Mr. Paccone also serves on several teacher advisory committees (College Board and KQED in particular).