Know your rights! : a modern kid's guide to the American Constitution

Title
Know your rights! : a modern kid's guide to the American Constitution

Author
Barcella, Laura author.

ISBN
9781454928546

Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Contents
Part one : The Constitution : an overview -- What does the Constitution do, anyway? -- Division of Power -- Part two : The Bill of Rights -- Changing the Constitution -- The first ten Amendments -- Part Three : More Amendments -- Amendments 11-27 : A cheat sheet -- A closer look -- Part four: what now? -- Wrapping up.

Reading Level
1180 L Lexile

Corporate Subject
United States. Constitution. 1st-10th Amendments.

Subject Term
Constitutional law -- United States.
 
Constitutional history -- United States.
 
Constitutional amendments -- United States.

Summary
What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions -- and many more! Follow along as we cover the basics of how the Constitution came together, how it set up the United States government, and how it has changed over time with the addition of the Bill of Rights and the amendments. After reading this book, you'll have a better understanding of your unalienable rights of life, liberty , and the pursuit of happiness! -- Back cover.


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Bayport Public LibraryJ 342.73 BARNonfiction Collection
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Park Grove Library (Cottage Grove)J 342.73 BARNonfiction Collection
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