The United States Constitution (Graphic Novel)
The United States Constitution (Graphic Novel)
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The United States Constitution (Graphic Novel)

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Our leaders swear to uphold it, our military to defend it. It is the blueprint for the shape and function of government itself and what defines Americans as Americans. But how many of us truly know our Constitution? The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation uses the art of illustrated storytelling to breathe life into our nation’s cornerstone principles. Simply put, it is the most enjoyable and groundbreaking way to read the governing document of the United States. Spirited and visually witty, it roves article by article, amendment by amendment, to get at the meaning, background, and enduring relevance of the law of the land. What revolutionary ideas made the Constitution’s authors dare to cast off centuries of rule by kings and queens? Why do we have an electoral college rather than a popular vote for president and vice president? How did a document that once sanctioned slavery, denied voting rights to women, and turned a blind eye to state governments running roughshod over the liberties of minorities transform into a bulwark of protection for all? The United States Constitution answers all of these questions. Sure to surprise, challenge, and provoke, it is hands down the most memorable introduction to America’s founding document.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780809094707
    Publication Date
    October 14, 2008
    Original Publication Date
    October 14, 2008
    Page Count
    155
    Audience
    Adult
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2008017927
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    226389317

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