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Examines all of the amendments that have become part of the U.S. Constitution, discussing the political and social forces and individuals that contributed to each amendment, and considering their influence once passed; and explores the failed amendments, including six passed by Congress but rejected by the states.

By the time of his retirement in June 2010, John Paul Stevens had become the second longest serving Justice in the history of the Supreme Court. Now he draws upon his more than three decades on the Court, during which he was involved with many of the defining decisions of the modern era, to offer a book like none other. SIX AMENDMENTS is an absolutely unprecedented call to arms, detailing six specific ways in which the Constitution should be amended...

Explores the amendments that have been made to the Constitution, as well as the proposed amendments that were not passed, detailing the controversies and Supreme Court cases that surrounded them.

Reading the 27 amendments built into America's constitution may not seem exciting at first. Look beyond the old-fashioned phrasing and the government terms, however, and you will find remarkable details. You will meet political leaders and representatives struggling to make the wisest choices, American citizens fighting for basic rights, and a country that is constantly adjusting to the changes it faces with every passing year. The story behind each...

Describes the importance of the Bill of Rights and how it came to be.

Provides an overview of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

Discusses the amendments made to the Constitution, the process of making these changes, and takes a look at the fundamental freedoms that the Bill of Rights give, such as freedom of the press, freedom of speach, and the right to privacy.