The U.S. Constitution A to Z
By: Robert L. Maddex.
Series: CQ's ready reference encyclopedia of American government
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 646
Subjects: Constitutional law -- United States -- Encyclopedias.; Constitutional history -- United States -- Encyclopedias.
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Other titles: US Constitution A to Z; United States Constitution A to Z
Description: Two hundred and fifty entries, from abortion to zoning, explain modern constitutional issues, legal concepts, influential cases, and important individuals. Also included are documents, including the Constitution; important precedents such as the Mayflower Compact, the First Charter of Virginia, and the Articles of Confederation; early drafts of the Constitution; and various resolution and ratification documents from the Constitutional Congress and the various ratifying states.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 607-608) and index.