The U.S. Constitution A to Z

by Robert L. Maddex

Overview

Two hundred and fifty entries, from abortion to zoning, explain modern constitutional issues, legal concepts, influential cases, and important individuals. Also included are documents, including the Constitution (of course); important precedents such as the Mayflower Compact, the First Charter of Virginia, and the Articles of Confederation; early drafts of the Constitution; and various resolution and ratification documents from the Constitutional Congress and the various ratifying states. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568026992
Publisher:	Congressional Quarterly, Inc.
Publication date:	05/28/2002
Series:	CQ's Ready Reference Encyclopedia of American Government Series
Pages:	542
Product dimensions:	7.74(w) x 9.44(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Robert L. Maddex is an attorney specializing in international law who serves as an advisor on constitutional procedures and issues. He is the author of Congressional Quarterly's Constitutions of the World, Illustrated Dictionary of Constitutional Concepts, and State Constitutions of the United States.

Editorial Reviews

Two hundred and fifty entries, from abortion to zoning, explain modern constitutional issues, legal concepts, influential cases, and important individuals. Also included are documents, including the Constitution (of course); important precedents such as the Mayflower Compact, the First Charter of Virginia, and the Articles of Confederation; early drafts of the Constitution; and various resolution and ratification documents from the Constitutional Congress and the various ratifying states. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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