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We the People: The Story of the United States Constitution Since 1787

by Doris Faber

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Recounts the evolution of our Constitution from the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and discusses the changes that have come about in the ensuing 200 years.

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Cardinal Cup (Noteworthy – 1988)

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Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 342.73 — Society, government, & culture Law U.S. Constitution - Bill of Rights, Amendments North America Constitutional law--United States
LCC: KF4541 .Z9 .F33 — Law Law of the United States Law of the United States (Federal) Constitutional law Constitutional history of the United States

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Languages: English
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Published: 1987
Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 342.73
LCC: KF4541 .Z9 .F33

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