Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments and Amending Issues, 1789-2010 - 9781598843163

For scholars, high school and college students, and general readers, Vile (political science, Middle Tennessee State U., Murfreesboro) presents an encyclopedia of constitutional amendments, proposed amendments by Congress and ordinary citizens, proposed constitutions, and amending issues, from 1789 to 2010. It contains about 525 entries organized alphabetically that are mostly on the 27 ratified amendments, but including successful and unsuccessful proposed amendments by topic, such as abortion, citizenship, powers of Congress, free trade, impeachment, lynching, minimum wages, polygamy, slavery, terrorism, and voting rights. Other entries are on influential individuals like Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and Alexander Hamilton; influential organizations; Supreme Court decisions; key issues; and the amending process. Included are a chronology and the Constitution and amendments. This edition has been expanded and updated to incorporate a new preface and 75 new entries, including discussions of amendments currently under consideration, such as proposals to ban burning of the US flag, legalize school prayer, and compel the government to balance the budget. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)