Lila E. Summer Books
The Seventh Amendment
Studies the historical origins of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right of trial by jury in civil cases, or those cases involving money and property.
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The First Amendment
Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.
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The Second Amendment
Traces the historical origins of provisions of the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms, and the maintenance of a militia.
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The Third Amendment
Studies the historical circumstances in the American colonies that eventually led to the drafting of the Third Amendment, which forbids the arbitrary quartering of troops in private homes.
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The Fourth Amendment
Traces the origins of the Fourth Amendment, which speaks of citizens' rights in the matter of search and seizure.
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The Seventh Amendment
Studies the historical origins of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right of trial by jury in civil cases, or those cases involving money and property.
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The Eighth Amendment
Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Eighth Amendment, which guards against excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishments.
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The judiciary
Discusses the law, the court system, how the law can be challenged, and what our laws mean to the individual.
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The Judiciary
By Lila E. Summer, Samuel G. Woods
Discusses the law, the court system, how the law can be challenged, and what our laws mean to the individual.
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