How to Read the Constitution--and Why
Kim Wehle is a tenured Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she teaches and writes about constitutional law, administrative law, and civil procedure. She previously worked as an Assistant US Attorney and Associate Counsel in the Whitewater investigation.
The Constitution is America's most important document. But do you completely get what this priceless document means to you? Kimberly Wehle, a legal expert and educator, explains in clear, simple, and common sense words what is in the Constitution and, more significantly, what it means in How to Read the Constitution--and Why. She describes, in compelling terms and with text from the United States Constitution, how the Constitution's protections are eroding- not only expressly, but also through the many legal and social norms that no longer support its legitimacy and why every American must pay attention to this "red flag" moment in our democracy.
This priceless- and timely- resource includes the entire Constitution and covers nearly every significant aspect of the text, from the powers of the President and how the three branches of government are designed to hold each other accountable, to what it means to have individual rights, such as free speech, the right to bear arms, the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and the right to an abortion. Finally, the book demonstrates why it has never been more crucial for all Americans to understand how our Constitution works- and why, if we don't act now to maintain it, we may lose its safeguards forever.
How to Read the Constitution--and Why is required reading for everyone concerned with sustaining an accountable government and the individual liberties enshrined in the Constitution for all Americans, regardless of political party. It is among the best books on constitution of the US.
Author: Kim Wehle
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