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After the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, James Madison realized there were no laws established to protect the rights of the people. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. Beginning readers will be introduced to this important symbol of freedom through its definition, history, and examples of how people practice their rights today!

Covers what cuased the terrorist attack on America, ander toward America, measurers against terrorism as a threat to civil liberties and how America is responding to terrorism.

What can you do if you feel strongly about an issue or cause in your community? In this educational text, readers will learn about social activism and how they can participate in inspiring positive changes for our society. They'll discover how to advocate for the changes they wish to see in society by raising awareness, petitioning, protesting, demonstrating, and garnering support. The thought-provoking content engages readers in curricular social...

Collects twenty-two essays that provide varying perspectives on issues concerning civil liberties, debating limits on freedom of expression, the separation of church and state, if technology threatens privacy, and the effects of the War on Terrorism.

Describes the history and development of the first ten Constitutional amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, and presents stories of the many people who have helped to keep it a living document.