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Federalist No. 74. The Command of the Military and Naval Forces, and the Pardoning Power of the Executive.

af Alexander Hamilton ...

Fortalt af D. S. Harvey ...

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8 min

The Federalist Papers is a series of 85 articles arguing in favor of ratification of the United States Constitution by the thirteen original colonies. Federalist No. 74 discusses the powers of the president as commander-in-chief and to grant pardons and reprieves. Hamilton asserts that the role of commander-in-chief is inherent in the office itself and requires the speed and resolve of a single ... Læs mere

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The Federalist Papers is a series of 85 articles arguing in favor of ratification of the United States Constitution by the thirteen original colonies. Federalist No. 74 discusses the powers of the president as commander-in-chief and to grant pardons and reprieves. Hamilton asserts that the role of commander-in-chief is inherent in the office itself and requires the speed and resolve of a single
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American Covenant

How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again

af Yuval Levin ...

Fortalt af Leon Nixon ...

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10 timer 21 min

A top conservative scholar reveals the Constitution’s remarkable power to repair our broken civic culture, rescue our malfunctioning politics, and unify a fractious AmericaCommon ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more ... Læs mere

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A top conservative scholar reveals the Constitution’s remarkable power to repair our broken civic culture, rescue our malfunctioning politics, and unify a fractious AmericaCommon ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more
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Fearless Speech

Breaking Free from the First Amendment

af Mary Anne Franks ...

Fortalt af Mary Anne Franks, Soneela Nankani ...

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8 timer 28 min

A powerful debunking of First Amendment orthodoxy that critiques "reckless speech," which endangers vulnerable groups, and elevates "fearless speech," which seeks to advance equality and democracy.Freedom of speech has never been more important—or more controversial. From debates about what's permissible on social media, to the politics of campus speakers and corporate advertisements, the First ... Læs mere

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A powerful debunking of First Amendment orthodoxy that critiques "reckless speech," which endangers vulnerable groups, and elevates "fearless speech," which seeks to advance equality and democracy.Freedom of speech has never been more important—or more controversial. From debates about what's permissible on social media, to the politics of campus speakers and corporate advertisements, the First
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The Federal Courts

An Essential History

af Peter Charles Hoffer, Williamjames Hull Hoffer, N.E.H Hull ...

Fortalt af Adam Verner ...

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22 timer 50 min

There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story ... Læs mere

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There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story
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The Chief

The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts

af Joan Biskupic ...

Fortalt af Jennywren Walker ...

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14 timer 6 min

An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic Chief Justice, taking us inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far.John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy ... Læs mere

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An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic Chief Justice, taking us inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far.John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy
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What the Anti-Federalists Were For

The Political Thought of the Opponents of the Constitution

af Herbert J. Storing ...

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3 timer 53 min

The Anti-Federalists, in Herbert J. Storing’s view, are somewhat paradoxically entitled to be counted among the Founding Fathers and to share in the honor and study devoted to the founding. “If the foundations of the American polity was laid by the Federalists,” he writes, “the Anti-Federalist reservations echo through American history; and it is in the dialogue, not merely in the Federalist ... Læs mere

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The Anti-Federalists, in Herbert J. Storing’s view, are somewhat paradoxically entitled to be counted among the Founding Fathers and to share in the honor and study devoted to the founding. “If the foundations of the American polity was laid by the Federalists,” he writes, “the Anti-Federalist reservations echo through American history; and it is in the dialogue, not merely in the Federalist
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Crown and Country

A History of England through the Monarchy

af David Starkey ...

Fortalt af David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Norton ...

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15 timer 11 min

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I ... Læs mere

194,15 kr.

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I
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Punishing Putin

Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia

af Stephanie Baker ...

Fortalt af Jennifer Jill Araya ...

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12 timer 40 min

‘A brilliant book’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics'The essential, must-read insider account of the West’s cat and mouse economic warfare against Russia and how it is changing the face of global trade. Magisterial and gripping’ Catherine Belton‘A brilliant, engagingly written and timely book’ Owen Matthews‘A very good book’ Mark GaleottiUndeterred by eight years of timid US sanctions,... ... Læs mere

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‘A brilliant book’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics'The essential, must-read insider account of the West’s cat and mouse economic warfare against Russia and how it is changing the face of global trade. Magisterial and gripping’ Catherine Belton‘A brilliant, engagingly written and timely book’ Owen Matthews‘A very good book’ Mark GaleottiUndeterred by eight years of timid US sanctions,...
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Der Auswanderungs-Coach - Dein Sprung ins Glück

Richtig auswandern: Mit Tipps für Finanzen, Bürokratie & Integration.

af Stefan Beck ...

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Träumst du vom Leben im Ausland? Dein Sprung ins Glück wartet! Dieser Auswanderungs-Coach ist deine professionelle Auswanderungsberatung. Erfahre, wie du deine Auswanderung planen und einen reibungslosen Umzug ins Ausland meisterst. Von Steuern im Ausland bis zur Integration – erhalte wertvolle Auswandern Tipps für einen erfolgreichen Neuanfang. Verlass Deutschland ohne Sorgen und starte dein ... Læs mere

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Träumst du vom Leben im Ausland? Dein Sprung ins Glück wartet! Dieser Auswanderungs-Coach ist deine professionelle Auswanderungsberatung. Erfahre, wie du deine Auswanderung planen und einen reibungslosen Umzug ins Ausland meisterst. Von Steuern im Ausland bis zur Integration – erhalte wertvolle Auswandern Tipps für einen erfolgreichen Neuanfang. Verlass Deutschland ohne Sorgen und starte dein
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Fear and the First Amendment

Controversial Cases of the Roberts Court

af Kevin A. Johnson, Craig R. Smith ...

Fortalt af David Marantz ...

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9 timer 42 min

In Fear and the First Amendment, Kevin A. Johnson and Craig R. Smith offer an examination of the ways fear figures in First Amendment questions ruled on by the Supreme Court. Johnson and Smith focus on the rulings from the Roberts Court. Each chapter in this book analyzes one or more First Amendment cases and a variety of related fears that pertain to a given case.These cases include Morse v. ... Læs mere

158,45 kr.

In Fear and the First Amendment, Kevin A. Johnson and Craig R. Smith offer an examination of the ways fear figures in First Amendment questions ruled on by the Supreme Court. Johnson and Smith focus on the rulings from the Roberts Court. Each chapter in this book analyzes one or more First Amendment cases and a variety of related fears that pertain to a given case.These cases include Morse v.
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The Free Speech Century

Fortalt af David de Vries ...

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14 timer 45 min

The Supreme Court's 1919 decision in Schenck vs. the United States is one of the most important free speech cases in American history. Written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it is most famous for first invoking the phrase "clear and present danger." Although the decision upheld the conviction of an individual for criticizing the draft during World War I, it also laid the foundation for our nation's ... Læs mere

198,08 kr.

The Supreme Court's 1919 decision in Schenck vs. the United States is one of the most important free speech cases in American history. Written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it is most famous for first invoking the phrase "clear and present danger." Although the decision upheld the conviction of an individual for criticizing the draft during World War I, it also laid the foundation for our nation's
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The Money Basics

How to Become Your Own Financial Hero

af Peter Komolafe ...

Fortalt af Peter Komolafe ...

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6 timer 17 min

The essential guide to the basics of personal finance Selected as one of The Sun’s ‘Top Books to Turn the Page on Money Woes’.Manage money, plan for the future in five simple stepsBecoming your own financial hero is simpler than you think. The principles of financial security have been cloaked in mystery for generations. Money plays a key role in our daily lives, but for many of us, these skills ... Læs mere

134,39 kr.

The essential guide to the basics of personal finance Selected as one of The Sun’s ‘Top Books to Turn the Page on Money Woes’.Manage money, plan for the future in five simple stepsBecoming your own financial hero is simpler than you think. The principles of financial security have been cloaked in mystery for generations. Money plays a key role in our daily lives, but for many of us, these skills
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The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment

Its Letter & Spirit

af Randy E. Barnett, Evan D. Bernick ...

Fortalt af David de Vries ...

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18 timer 6 min

Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and ... Læs mere

198,08 kr.

Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and
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When Freedom Speaks

The Boundaries and the Boundlessness of Our First Amendment Right

af Lynn Greenky ...

Fortalt af Lisa S. Ware ...

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8 timer 19 min

This book makes first amendment issues immediate and contemporary.When Freedom Speaks chronicles the stories behind our First Amendment right to speak our minds. Lynn Levine Greenky's background as a lawyer, rhetorician, and teacher gives her a unique perspective on the protection we have from laws that abridge our right to the freedom of speech. Rhetoricians focus on language and how it ... Læs mere

158,45 kr.

This book makes first amendment issues immediate and contemporary.When Freedom Speaks chronicles the stories behind our First Amendment right to speak our minds. Lynn Levine Greenky's background as a lawyer, rhetorician, and teacher gives her a unique perspective on the protection we have from laws that abridge our right to the freedom of speech. Rhetoricians focus on language and how it
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Scalia's Court

A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents

af Antonin Scalia, Kevin A. Ring ...

Fortalt af David Drummond ...

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16 timer 52 min

The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost thirty years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and ... Læs mere

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The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost thirty years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and
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Policing the Second Amendment

Guns, Law Enforcement, and the Politics of Race

af Jennifer Carlson ...

Fortalt af Teri Schnaubelt ...

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8 timer 6 min

The United States is steeped in debates about guns. As discussions rage on, one issue has been overlooked—Americans who support gun control turn to the police as enforcers of their preferred policies, but the police themselves disproportionately support gun rights over gun control. How does this perspective shape what is considered lawful force? Who can engage in violence and who is punished for ... Læs mere

206,01 kr.

The United States is steeped in debates about guns. As discussions rage on, one issue has been overlooked—Americans who support gun control turn to the police as enforcers of their preferred policies, but the police themselves disproportionately support gun rights over gun control. How does this perspective shape what is considered lawful force? Who can engage in violence and who is punished for
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A Real Right to Vote

How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy

af Richard L. Hasen ...

Fortalt af Daniel Henning ...

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5 timer 22 min

Throughout history, too many Americans have been disenfranchised or faced needless barriers to vote. Part of the blame falls on the Constitution, which does not contain an affirmative right to vote. The Supreme Court has made matters worse by failing to protect voting rights and limiting Congress's ability to do so. The time has come for voters to take action and push for an amendment to the ... Læs mere

158,45 kr.

Throughout history, too many Americans have been disenfranchised or faced needless barriers to vote. Part of the blame falls on the Constitution, which does not contain an affirmative right to vote. The Supreme Court has made matters worse by failing to protect voting rights and limiting Congress's ability to do so. The time has come for voters to take action and push for an amendment to the
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The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment

af Thom Hartmann ...

Fortalt af Scott Brick ...

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4 timer 4 min

"In this precise primer on firearms practices and policies, progressive talk-show host Hartmann examines the history of routine gun usage and extreme gun violence and assesses the influence of gun ownership on contemporary political, economic, and social norms...A brief but powerful analysis of a searing national crisis." -BooklistTaking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom ... Læs mere

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"In this precise primer on firearms practices and policies, progressive talk-show host Hartmann examines the history of routine gun usage and extreme gun violence and assesses the influence of gun ownership on contemporary political, economic, and social norms...A brief but powerful analysis of a searing national crisis." -BooklistTaking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom
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A Life for Liberty

The Making of an American Originalist

af Randy E. Barnett ...

Fortalt af Barry Abrams ...

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17 timer 6 min

From prosecuting murderers in Chicago, to arguing before the Supreme Court, to authoring more than a dozen books, Georgetown University law professor Randy Barnett has played an integral role in the rise of originalism—the movement to identify, restore, and defend the original meaning of the Constitution. Thanks in part to his efforts, by 2018 a majority of sitting Supreme Court justices self ... Læs mere

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From prosecuting murderers in Chicago, to arguing before the Supreme Court, to authoring more than a dozen books, Georgetown University law professor Randy Barnett has played an integral role in the rise of originalism—the movement to identify, restore, and defend the original meaning of the Constitution. Thanks in part to his efforts, by 2018 a majority of sitting Supreme Court justices self
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Life, Law & Liberty

af Anthony Kennedy ...

Fortalt af Stephen Graybill ...

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11 timer 9 min

Justice Anthony Kennedy was at the ideological center of a closely divided U.S. Supreme Court for thirty years. Often writing landmark opinions in pivotal cases, he affirmed and redefined liberty for our nation—protecting political speech, upholding a woman’s right to choose, abolishing the death penalty for minors, and legalizing gay marriage.How did a devout Catholic, conservative in both ... Læs mere

213,93 kr.

Justice Anthony Kennedy was at the ideological center of a closely divided U.S. Supreme Court for thirty years. Often writing landmark opinions in pivotal cases, he affirmed and redefined liberty for our nation—protecting political speech, upholding a woman’s right to choose, abolishing the death penalty for minors, and legalizing gay marriage.How did a devout Catholic, conservative in both
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Canadian Law History: From Indigenous Legal Traditions to the Charter and Modern Rights Debates

af Nicholas Gerard ...

Fortalt af Nicholas Gerard ...

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1 time 57 min

Discover the gripping legal history and fierce political struggles that forged modern Canadian rights and Indigenous law. Long before European empires imposed their colonial rule, sophisticated Indigenous legal traditions already governed kinship, diplomacy, and the land. Witness the dramatic clash and eventual coexistence of these complex systems through centuries of transformation.Whether you ... Læs mere

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Discover the gripping legal history and fierce political struggles that forged modern Canadian rights and Indigenous law. Long before European empires imposed their colonial rule, sophisticated Indigenous legal traditions already governed kinship, diplomacy, and the land. Witness the dramatic clash and eventual coexistence of these complex systems through centuries of transformation.Whether you
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The Common Law

af Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. ...

Fortalt af Robert Morris ...

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12 timer 53 min

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., is considered one of the greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court and profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, especially in the areas of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the literary elite.In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures given at the Lowell ... Læs mere

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., is considered one of the greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court and profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, especially in the areas of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the literary elite.In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures given at the Lowell
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Giving Up Is Unforgivable

A Manual for Keeping a Democracy

af Joyce Vance ...

Fortalt af Joyce Vance ...

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4 timer 53 min

**Instant New York Times bestsellerA political manifesto for our present moment—part history lesson, part call to save the Republic"Brilliant, galvanizing, and inspirational. A road map to help us find our way out of the darkness." —Mary L. Trump**We’re in this together.For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, "Civil Discourse", with these four ... Læs mere

118,90 kr.

**Instant New York Times bestsellerA political manifesto for our present moment—part history lesson, part call to save the Republic"Brilliant, galvanizing, and inspirational. A road map to help us find our way out of the darkness." —Mary L. Trump**We’re in this together.For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, "Civil Discourse", with these four
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Your Gov't Your Rights

Simplifying the U S Constitution

af W D May ...

Fortalt af Benjamin Martinez ...

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2 timer 55 min

Discover Your Rights: A Guide to the U.S. ConstitutionUnlock the secrets of the U.S. Constitution with "Your Gov't Your Rights; Simplifying the U.S. Constitution." This book demystifies the foundational document that shapes American freedom and governance, helping you understand and embrace your rights and responsibilities as a citizen.Explore the historical context and modern relevance of each ... Læs mere

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Discover Your Rights: A Guide to the U.S. ConstitutionUnlock the secrets of the U.S. Constitution with "Your Gov't Your Rights; Simplifying the U.S. Constitution." This book demystifies the foundational document that shapes American freedom and governance, helping you understand and embrace your rights and responsibilities as a citizen.Explore the historical context and modern relevance of each
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Federalist No. 74. The Command of the Military and Naval Forces, and the Pardoning Power of the Executive.

American Covenant

Fearless Speech

The Federal Courts

The Chief

What the Anti-Federalists Were For

Crown and Country

Punishing Putin

Der Auswanderungs-Coach - Dein Sprung ins Glück

Fear and the First Amendment

The Free Speech Century

The Money Basics

The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment

When Freedom Speaks

Scalia's Court

Policing the Second Amendment

A Real Right to Vote

The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment

A Life for Liberty

Life, Law & Liberty

Canadian Law History: From Indigenous Legal Traditions to the Charter and Modern Rights Debates

The Common Law

Giving Up Is Unforgivable

Your Gov't Your Rights