Encyclopedia of constitutional amendments, proposed amendments, and amending issues, 1789-2009
By: John R. Vile.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 628
ISBN-13: 9781598843163; 9781598843170
Subjects: Constitutional amendments -- United States
Description: From the Publisher: With over 500 alphabetically organized entries, the Encyclopedia tells the whole story of constitutional amendments: the rigorous ratification process, the significance of the 27 amendments that made it into the Constitution, and the notable and sometimes preposterous topics of the thousands that did not. The third edition offers a new preface, updated research throughout, and over 75 new entries, including discussions of amendments currently under consideration, such as proposals to ban burning the U.S. flag, legalize school prayer, and compel the federal government to balance the budget.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.