Three- too five-minute mini-documentaries cover the histroy of the nation's most revered document from the 1619 First Legislative Assembly to the much contested 2000 preidential election. Each program (approx. 24 min.) encapsulates five to seven Constitutional milestones during a certain time period.

Article I US Constitution.

"In The Constitution, constitutional scholar Michael Stokes Paulsen and his son Luke provide a clear, accessible introduction to the history and meaning of this historic document. Beginning with the Constitution's birth in 1787, Paulsen and Paulsen offer a grand tour of its history and interpretations, introducing readers to the characters and controversies that have shaped this founding instrument in the 200-plus years since its creation. In order...

Learn about the United States Constitution, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.

Outlines the events leading up to the adoption of the Constitution and describes the lives of its signers.

The U.S. Constitution is an important and revered part of our nation's history and government, but it wasn't always that way. With this beneficial book, readers learn how the U.S. Constitution came to be, from its predecessor the Articles of Confederation to the final ratified document. Fascinating details about the debates, controversies, and struggles along the way are richly explored. Writings from the Founding Fathers who helped create this important...

• Highly readable, insightful revelation of what the Founding Fathers intended when they drafted the Constitution • First published in 1936 The 55 men who traveled to Philadelphia on horse and by stagecoach in the spring of 1787 as delegates to a Convention on the Articles of Confederation had been warned by the states that sent them to do nothing more than make a few changes in the flimsy articles. But when they went back to their homes, after...

"The U.S. Constitution is the basis of law in the United States and an important founding document of the country. But did you know that it's the shortest national constitution in the world? It's also the oldest still in effect! This intriguing book will provide young readers with many interesting facts about the constitution, including its history, its impact, and its amendments. Historical photographs and artwork will draw readers into the text,...