Our Constitution (Classic Reprint): Why and How It Was Made Who Made It, and What It Is: Why and How It Was Made Who Made It, and What It Is (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Townsend, Edward Waterman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333540574 ISBN 13: 9781333540579

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Inside Our Constitution reveals how the founders built power, representation, and the presidency in plain terms.

This book breaks down the structure of the U.S. Constitution and explains how each part works in practice. It follows the first article, the presidency, and the balance between national and state powers with clear, accessible language. The pages guide readers through the shaping of the executive branch, how electors and the Electoral College were designed, and why those choices matter for modern government. It presents the debates and compromises that formed the core structure of the presidency, keeping the discussion focused on the people and processes that run the government.

• Clear explanations of how representation is determined and how power is allocated between states and the national government.
• Plain summaries of the presidential election process, including the role of electors and the path to choosing a President and Vice President.
• Context on key constitutional debates and the reasoning behind early constitutional design.
• Connections to how these foundational ideas influence civics and current government debates.

Ideal for readers of American history, civics, and anyone curious about how the Constitution shapes power and governance.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1333540574
• ISBN 13: 9781333540579
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 324
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