The Constitution of the United States: A Primer for the People

by David P. Currie

Book Overview

A masterly introduction to the United States Constitution, this slim book leads the reader through a concise overview of the document's individual articles and amendments. With clear and accessible language, Currie then examines each of the three branches of the federal government and explains the relation between the federal and state governments. He analyzes those constitutional provisions that are designed to protect citizens from governmental...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226131041
• ISBN13: 9780226131047
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"