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How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the U.S. Constitution. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's...

The average American doesn't know the law therefore couldn't tell you the United States Constitution which in itself is a issue for ignorance of the law is deemed even a legal matter. This review is to go over each Amendment so that the American may learn their rights. This book is also for the person who is trying to become an American and wishes to learn our laws.

The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it? Here, middle grade listeners get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of the all-powerful First Amendment.

Presenta el Día de la Constitución, un nuevo feriado el 17 de septiembre, diseñado para celebrar la firma de la Constitución en 1787, y discute sus orígenes y significado, las formas de celebrarlo, la ciudadanía estadounidense y otros días festivos patrióticos.

"This concise but comprehensive book engagingly lays out answers to myriad questions about free speech principles and current controversies, including those pertaining to hate speech, disinformation, and social media. Nadine Strossen, one of America's leading free speech scholars and advocates, focuses on modern First Amendment law, explaining the historic factors that propelled its evolution toward more speech protection -- in particular, the civil...