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[2014,]
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Español
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After more than 200 years, the US Constitution remains the supreme law of the land. This bilingual text delves into why the Constitution was written and discusses how amendments have enabled it to evolve over time. The book explains each of the Constitution's seven articles, as well as the ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.
Después de más de 200 años, la Constitución estadounidense permanece la ley suprema de la tierra. Este texto...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Your complete guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution. Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents-and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues-from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights-that continue to...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America..." That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. When the Constitution was written, certain framers, powerful political leaders of their day such as Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and Patrick Henry, insisted on adding basic legal protections...
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English
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In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. However, in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the U.S. government to rapidly recruit from the civilian population, thanks to the Selective Service System. In this video, we will find out where it comes from and how compulsory it really is.
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English
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This Program from the Combat Studies Institute is designed to give military instructors ideas on presenting "Nuclear Weapons and the Cold War," lesson 12 in "Evolution of Modern Warfare." It offers suggestions for how to present the Cold War context, thinking on nuclear strategy and deterrence, and the post-WWII reorganization of the military and national security apparatus. Panelists show how the existence of nuclear weapons led to questions of whether...
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