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This concise, accessible text covers important trends and events in U.S. constitutional history, encompassing key Supreme Court and lower-court cases. The volume begins by discussing the English and colonial origins of American constitutionalism. Following an analysis of the American Revolution's meaning to constitutional history, the text traces the Constitution's evolution from the Early Republic to the present day. The Second Edition addresses the constitutional issues surrounding the impeachment of President Clinton and the Patriot Act, among other recent events.Benedict, Michael Les is the author of 'Blessing of Liberty A Concise History of the Constitution of the United States', published 2005 under ISBN 9780618357079 and ISBN 0618357076.
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