American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 2: The Constitution

Chapter Summary

Chapter 2 describes and charts the basic constitutional evolution of the United States, including:

  • The components of constitutional documents—description of missions, foundational structures, and essential procedures
  • The core components of the Constitution of the United States of America
  • The political, economic, and social factors leading to the creation of the United States of America
  • The processes and products of the delegates to the constitutional convention
  • The Constitution today as an amendable document for change

Harrison:  American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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