Examines the Constitutional origins of modern-day political problems and outlines solutions for these issues.

By the time of his retirement in June 2010, the author had become the second longest serving Justice in the history of the Supreme Court. Now he draws upon his more than three decades on the Court, during which he was involved with many of the defining decisions of the modern era, to offer a book articulating not only the need for changes, but also what those improvements should be. This is a call to arms, detailing six specific ways in which the...

Explains the origins and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution.

Discusses the history of the United States Constitution, from events leading up to its creation and ratification more than 200 years ago to some amendments that have been added as recently as 1971.

"Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and...

"Americans often have questions about what the president can and can't do, and many of these questions are answered in Article II of the US Constitution. From declaring war to appointing ambassadors and Supreme Court justices, the powers of the presidencyare outlined in this helpful guide to the executive branch. The informative text connects the past and present using language from the Constitution explained in an accessible way and current examples...