Most of us would like to know more about our constitution but most of us are not the type of person who enjoys reading detailed historical or legal books. One look at this book draws you in - it is the way you have always wished a book on a weighty topic would be written. Each section of the Constitution is presented with the discussion divided into three parts: a)The actual words in the document. b)What is meant, in everyday language. c)Examples of historical applications from the recent past. It is a great reference to have when you want to review a specific part of the Constitution whether for a youngster or an adult. Lots of great pictures of the past and not so long ago.

Most of us would like to know more about our constitution but most of us are not the type of person who enjoys reading detailed historical or legal books. One look at this book draws you in - it is the way you have always wished a book on a weighty topic would be written. Each section of the Constitution is presented with the discussion divided into three parts: a)The actual words in the document. b)What is meant, in everyday language. c)Examples of historical applications from the recent past. It is a great reference to have when you want to review a specific part of the Constitution whether for a youngster or an adult. Lots of great pictures of the past and not so long ago.

Absolutely the finest book I have ever read on this subject. In addition to examining each article and each amendment, Ritchie provides complementary historical information as to the reasons for each article and the way it has been developed and used over the years. This book is truly a treasure chest of fascinating American history.

Absolutely the finest book I have ever read on this subject. In addition to examining each article and each amendment, Ritchie provides complementary historical information as to the reasons for each article and the way it has been developed and used over the years. This book is truly a treasure chest of fascinating American history.