Author: Donald C. Bacon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of the United States Congress
Author: Donald C. Bacon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the United States Constitution
Author: David Andrew Schultz
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438126778
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Covers the people, court cases, historical events, and terms relating to one of the most studied political documents in schools across the country, the United States Constitution.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438126778
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Covers the people, court cases, historical events, and terms relating to one of the most studied political documents in schools across the country, the United States Constitution.
The Encyclopedia of American Law
Author: David A. Schultz
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109911
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
There's an old saying: Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. Yet for most people
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109911
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
There's an old saying: Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. Yet for most people
Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment
Author: John R. Vile
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 145223423X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Covering the key concepts, events, laws and legal doctrines, court decisions, and litigators and litigants, this new reference on the law of search and seizure—in the physical as well as the online world—provides a unique overview for individuals seeking to understand the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. More than 900 A to Z entries cover the key issues that surround this essential component of the Bill of Rights and the linchpin of a right to privacy. This two-volume reference—from the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment—features a series of essays that examine the historical background of the Fourth Amendment along with its key facets relating to: Technology Privacy Terrorism Warrant requirement Congress States A to Z entries include cross-references and bibliographic entries. This work also features both alphabetical and topical tables of contents as well as a comprehensive subject index and a case index.At a time when threats of crime and terrorism have resulted in increased governmental surveillance into personal lives, this work will serve as an important asset for researchers seeking information on the history and relevance of legal rights against such intrusions. Key Features: More than 900 signed entries, including 600 court cases and 100 biographies Preface by noted journalist Nat Hentoff From the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 145223423X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Covering the key concepts, events, laws and legal doctrines, court decisions, and litigators and litigants, this new reference on the law of search and seizure—in the physical as well as the online world—provides a unique overview for individuals seeking to understand the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. More than 900 A to Z entries cover the key issues that surround this essential component of the Bill of Rights and the linchpin of a right to privacy. This two-volume reference—from the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment—features a series of essays that examine the historical background of the Fourth Amendment along with its key facets relating to: Technology Privacy Terrorism Warrant requirement Congress States A to Z entries include cross-references and bibliographic entries. This work also features both alphabetical and topical tables of contents as well as a comprehensive subject index and a case index.At a time when threats of crime and terrorism have resulted in increased governmental surveillance into personal lives, this work will serve as an important asset for researchers seeking information on the history and relevance of legal rights against such intrusions. Key Features: More than 900 signed entries, including 600 court cases and 100 biographies Preface by noted journalist Nat Hentoff From the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment
Encyclopedia of the United States Congress
Author: Robert E. Dewhirst
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110286
Category : Federal government
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Presents an A-to-Z reference guide to individuals, events, and terms of importance to the United States Congress.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110286
Category : Federal government
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Presents an A-to-Z reference guide to individuals, events, and terms of importance to the United States Congress.
Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections
Author: Larry Sabato
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109946
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Presents a complete reference guide to American political parties and elections, including an A-Z listing of presidential elections with terms, people and events involved in the process.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109946
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Presents a complete reference guide to American political parties and elections, including an A-Z listing of presidential elections with terms, people and events involved in the process.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 [2 volumes]
Author: John R. Vile
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851096744
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
The first encyclopedic treatment of the personalities, politics, and events involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution. This comprehensive treatment of all the personalities, philosophies, debates, and compromises involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution is the first encyclopedic work on the subject, compiling information into an easily accessible A–Z format. Biographies of all 55 delegates, analysis of the competing political viewpoints, procedural and substantive disputes, along with a host of other details are all presented here. Both the detail and the scholarship in this book are unmatched in any other work; the encyclopedic presentation simply does not exist elsewhere. Civil liberties, the scope of authority of the three branches of government, and other constitutional matters are increasingly at the forefront of public discussion. Scholars, citizens interested in self-education, and reference librarians faced with questions about the Constitution will find in this book all they require to answer their needs.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851096744
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
The first encyclopedic treatment of the personalities, politics, and events involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution. This comprehensive treatment of all the personalities, philosophies, debates, and compromises involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution is the first encyclopedic work on the subject, compiling information into an easily accessible A–Z format. Biographies of all 55 delegates, analysis of the competing political viewpoints, procedural and substantive disputes, along with a host of other details are all presented here. Both the detail and the scholarship in this book are unmatched in any other work; the encyclopedic presentation simply does not exist elsewhere. Civil liberties, the scope of authority of the three branches of government, and other constitutional matters are increasingly at the forefront of public discussion. Scholars, citizens interested in self-education, and reference librarians faced with questions about the Constitution will find in this book all they require to answer their needs.
The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America: Kentucky ; Massachusetts
Author: Francis Newton Thorpe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional history
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional history
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Children's Encyclopedia of American History
Author: David C. King
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465428431
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465428431
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.
Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics
Author: Michael A. Genovese
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816066162
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 1162
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816066162
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 1162
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.