The U.S. Constitution and You

by Syl Sobel J.D.

Overview

Newly updated edition!

Discover everything you need to know about the law of the land in this fact-packed introduction to the United States Constitution!

The U.S. Constitution and You is an easy-to-read guide to the most important document in American history. Readers will learn all about the history of the Framers and how the Constitution came to be, as well as important concepts like the three branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and so much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464229930
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	05/06/2025
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Syl Sobel is an author, attorney, journalist, filmmaker, and former federal government executive. He is the author of How the U.S. Government Works, The U.S. Constitution and You, The Bill of Rights, and Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts, and is the coauthor of Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League. 

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Rules for the Government 11

Three Branches of Government 14

Checks and Balances 19

The People's Powers 22

Changing the Constitution 24

The Rights of the People 27

The Rights of the States 34

The Constitution and You 38

Glossary 41

Resource Guide 45

Index 47

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-5-A straightforward overview of what the Constitution is and what it does. Short chapters on the various components and aspects of the document are direct and easy to understand as branches, checks and balances, and rights are defined and explored. Pen-and-ink sketches and informational sidebars emphasize points made throughout the book. While Betsy C. Maestro's A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution (Lothrop, 1987) focuses on the design and development of this document in a narrative style, Sobel's book focuses on its essential elements. It's a useful addition to the study of U.S. history and government.-Janie Schomberg, Leal Elementary School, Urbana, IL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal