Amendment XII: presidential election process
(Book)
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Published:
Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, [2009].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
143 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Status:
Description
Discusses the issues surrounding the twelfth amendment to the United States Constitution, and provides historical examples of the amendment's effectiveness and relevance.
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Status
Phelps School
342.73 AME
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780737741230, 0737741236
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-137) and index.
Description
From the Publisher's Website: A well-rounded social studies education is grounded in an understanding of how the Constitution-the blueprint for a democratic society-works. Each volume begins with the amendment text (accompanied by a student-friendly translation). Chapters put the amendment in historical context, examine how it has been tested in the courts and presents current controversies and debates. Reflecting provisions in both the national and state curriculum standards, these volumes provide primary and secondary sources that examine the roots of constitutional democracy as well as how the interpretation of the Constitution has evolved throughout American history. The series also explores the meaning of citizenship as well as its rights and responsibilities.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Zacharias, J. (2009). Amendment XII: presidential election process. Detroit, MI, Greenhaven Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Zacharias, Jared. 2009. Amendment XII: Presidential Election Process. Detroit, MI, Greenhaven Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Zacharias, Jared, Amendment XII: Presidential Election Process. Detroit, MI, Greenhaven Press, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Zacharias, Jared. Amendment XII: Presidential Election Process. Detroit, MI, Greenhaven Press, 2009.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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