The Unsteady March.

By Philip A. Klinkner

The Unsteady March: The Rise and Decline of Racial Equality in America

By Philip A. Klinkner, Rogers M. Smith

The Losing Parties: Out-Party National Committees, 1956-1993

By Philip A. Klinkner

How do Democratic and Republican party leaders react after their party has lost a presidential election? Is there a pattern of response to defeat that reflects the distinctive cultures of the two p...

The First Amendment

By Philip A. Klinkner

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

The Ninth Amendment

By Philip A. Klinkner

Discusses the origins and provisions of the Ninth Amendment, which protects "unenumerated" rights, or rights not listed in the Constitution.

The First Amendment

By Philip A. Klinkner

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

The Second Amendment

By Joan C. Hawxhurst

Traces the historical origins of provisions of the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms, and the maintenance of a militia.

The Third Amendment

By Burnham Holmes

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.

The Fourth Amendment

By Paula Angle Franklin

Traces the origins of the Fourth Amendment, which speaks of citizens' rights in the matter of search and seizure.

The Seventh Amendment

By Lila E. Summer

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.