Constitutional Amendments: From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning 3 Volume Set, Edition 1.

There are numerous reference sources on the U.S. Constitution, but few are designed, as this one is, to be accessible to middle-school users. Presentation is very clear. A chapter is devoted to each amendment, beginning with the wording of the amendment presented in a block. A sidebar contains the ratification data, including the states that voted for the amendment and the year. The text provides historical background, details about the drafting and ratification processes, a chronological summary of significant court cases, and a discussion of how the amendment has affected Americans in their everyday lives. Sidebars provide information about related individuals or events. Each chapter ends with a bibliography of both print and electronic resources.