The USA Court System and Supreme Court Amendments

In its sixth edition, this book covers major Supreme Court decisions up to the end of the 2013–2014 term. It serves as a valuable resource for students, professors, and the general public seeking well-rounded and current information on the Constitution, its amendments, and their interpretations.

The U.S. Constitution, dating back two centuries, remains just as crucial today as it was during the nation's inception. The sixth edition of this comprehensive guide offers a balanced and thorough examination of this pivotal document in American history. Beginning with background information on the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, the book then delves into a detailed explanation of each clause, amendment, and its interpretations by the U.S. Supreme Court and other key institutions throughout American history.

Discover the latest edition of A Companion to the USA Constitution and Its Amendments, updated to reflect key developments over the past four years. This includes the appointment of new Supreme Court justices, impactful cases on First Amendment rights for students, the Affordable Care Act, NSA data gathering, voting rights, campaign finance, DNA sampling, and ongoing debates on gay rights. Author John R. Vile offers a comprehensive analysis, highlighting crucial Supreme Court decisions and interpretations without unnecessary complexity.

• Supplies an accessible and informative introduction to the creation, that means, and persevering with position of the Structure that’s fitted to highschool college students, undergraduate audiences, regulation college students and researchers, reference librarians, and residents who need to perceive the Structure and its amendments
• Presents balanced therapies of all key constitutional provisions and up-to-date data on how key U.S. Supreme Court docket selections have interpreted the Structure
• Features a glossary, highlights of constitutional historical past, and a completely up to date appendix of the names and dates of U.S. Supreme Court docket Justices
• Consists of copies of the U.S. Structure and Its Amendments, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation