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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to marriage rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to same-sex marriage, how laws about marriage rights affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.
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"Whatever your party affiliation or politics, your beliefs need to start with an understanding of the Constitution, the 1789 document on which our government is based. Why are there three branches of government? What is executive privilege? What is meant by the Bill of Rights? This insightful guide answers these important questions and many others. It couldn't be more necessary and relevant in these complicated times. Includes the complete text of...
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The Right to Vote examines how voting rights have evolved throughout the history of the United States. This title looks at the reasons behind limiting the right to vote, the suffrage movements of various groups, and current debates surrounding voting issues in the country. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint...
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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to abortion rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to abortion, how laws about marriage rights affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.
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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to immigration rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to immigration, particularly undocumented immigrants. Details how laws about immigration affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.
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"According to commentator and lawyer Elie Mystal, Republicans are wrong when they tell you the First Amendment allows religious fundamentalists to discriminate against gay people who like cake. They're wrong when they tell you the Second Amendment protects the right to own a private arsenal. They're wrong when they say the death penalty isn't cruel or unusual punishment, and they're wrong when they tell you we have no legal remedies for the scourge...
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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to privacy. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to privacy, how laws about the right to privacy affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.