Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
Do You Know How the U.S. Constitution Works
to Protect You, Your Friends, and Your Family?
It gives you and every American citizen many rights, including the right to vote, as well as to enjoy freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to worship--or not worship-- according to your beliefs, to disagree openly with government policy, and to defend yourself in courts of law when accused of crimes or other wrongs.
Open this book to learn more about your rights . . . and also to learn which rights are reserved for the state and the community where you live.
"It's a useful addition to the study of U.S. History and Government."
--School Library Journal
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Synopsis
Written in terms kids can understand, this revised and updated book explains what the United States Constitution does, and describes how it affects and protects people today. Boys and girls discover how that great document gives citizens many rights, including the right to vote, as well as to enjoy freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to worship--or not worship--according to their religious beliefs, to disagree openly with government policy, and to defend oneself in courts of law when accused of crimes or civil wrongs. Kids also see how, according to the Constitution, many rights are reserved for the separate states, communities, and individuals. This book's language is clear and simple. It cites many examples that relate directly to each student's own experiences. This new edition has been updated with interesting topics for classroom discussion.
About the Author
Syl Sobel, J.D., is Director, Publications and Media Division, Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C., and the author of several books for young readers that describe how government works.