The Quick and Dirty Guide to the Supreme Court
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Our Messy Democracy, Book 4
No se pudo agregar al carrito
Add to Cart failed.
Error al Agregar a Lista de Deseos.
Error al eliminar de la lista de deseos.
Error al añadir a tu biblioteca
Error al seguir el podcast
Error al dejar de seguir el podcast
Exclusivo para miembros Prime: ¿Nuevo en Audible? Obtén 2 audiolibros gratis con tu prueba.
The Quick and Dirty Guide to the Supreme Court
Compra ahora por $6.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrado por:
-
Daniel Hawking
-
De:
-
Chris Bartlett
Acerca de esta escucha
The Supreme Court of the United States seized and defined judicial power for itself in 1803 in its ruling in Marbury vs. Madison. It's difficult to say what the founding father's intended for the judicial branch. The Constitution is vague on the Court's workings and its responsibilities. This is ironic considering that the Court is the branch government most charged with interpreting the intent of the founders.
This book examines, in our own Quick and Dirty way, the responsibilities and history of the Court. The Court began as a body that mostly considered procedural issues and has grown into the organ of government that has expanded marriage rights to homosexuals, deliberates on the rights of citizens to own deadly weapons, and even chose the president in 2000. This text answers questions such as "Has the court always been politically motivated?" "How does it choose its cases?" and even "Which Justice has to open the chamber door when someone knocks?" Seriously, there's a rule about that.
©2016 Nicholas Ford (P)2016 Nicholas FordLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
-
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Primaries, Caucuses, and Political Conventions: Understand Your Democracy or Risk Losing It!
- The Quick and Dirty Guide to Our Messy Democracy, Book 1
- De: Chris Barltett
- Narrado por: Daniel Hawking
- Duración: 38 m
- Versión completa
-
General0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Narración:0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Historia0 out of 5 stars 0
This brawl for the nomination absorbs an incredible amount of media attention but so much of what is produced is marred by partisanship that it is no wonder that so few Americans fully understand the nomination process. Because of these misunderstandings the Quick and Dirty Guide Team is proud to present our guide to America's messy primary elections! This book will walk you through the "whys" and the "hows" of our candidate selection process.
De: Chris Barltett
-
My Own Words
- De: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams
- Narrado por: Linda Lavin
- Duración: 13 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,193
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,529
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,514
The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and more.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Spectacularly Dry
- De CMP en 07-27-18
De: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, y otros
-
OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?
- A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work
- De: Ben Sheehan
- Narrado por: Candice Renee, Ben Sheehan
- Duración: 4 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 980
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 842
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 835
Discussing everything from the meaning of the Second Amendment to the stated rules around Supreme Court nominations, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution, from its preamble to its final amendment. He also offers a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence. Extra-credit information throughout on things like amendments that were never passed and what powers elected officials actually have, gives listeners all the information they need to be informed and effective voters and citizens.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Too much opinion
- De Amazon Customer en 06-11-21
De: Ben Sheehan
-
Lies the Government Told You
- Myth, Power, and Deception in American History
- De: Andrew P. Napolitano
- Narrado por: Andrew Napolitano
- Duración: 11 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 31
In Lies the Government Told You, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano reveals how America's freedom, as guaranteed by the US Constitution, has been forfeited by a government more protective of its own power than its obligations to preserve our individual liberties.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A Must Read America 🇺🇸
- De Jamie Schaible en 05-30-23
-
The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
- A Pocket Constitution
- De: The Founding Fathers, Paul B. Skousen, Izzard Ink Publishing
- Narrado por: Mark Deakins
- Duración: 2 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 350
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 302
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 302
This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Not for fake Americans.
- De James C. Buckner en 06-29-20
De: The Founding Fathers, y otros
-
Power Divided Is Power Checked
- The Argument for States' Rights
- De: Jason Lewis
- Narrado por: Jason Lewis
- Duración: 3 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 34
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 28
Jason Lewis reminds us that the concept of states' rights, as bequeathed by the Founding Fathers to a grateful nation, was about a constitutional framework intended to limit the missteps of government and provide the greatest amount of freedom by not allowing the consolidation of power in the nation's capitol. He defines the essence of our constitutional republic and highlights the legal history of the relationship between the states and the federal government.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent
- De Kegster en 10-03-22
De: Jason Lewis
-
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Primaries, Caucuses, and Political Conventions: Understand Your Democracy or Risk Losing It!
- The Quick and Dirty Guide to Our Messy Democracy, Book 1
- De: Chris Barltett
- Narrado por: Daniel Hawking
- Duración: 38 m
- Versión completa
-
General0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Narración:0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Historia0 out of 5 stars 0
This brawl for the nomination absorbs an incredible amount of media attention but so much of what is produced is marred by partisanship that it is no wonder that so few Americans fully understand the nomination process. Because of these misunderstandings the Quick and Dirty Guide Team is proud to present our guide to America's messy primary elections! This book will walk you through the "whys" and the "hows" of our candidate selection process.
De: Chris Barltett
-
My Own Words
- De: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams
- Narrado por: Linda Lavin
- Duración: 13 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,193
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,529
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,514
The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and more.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Spectacularly Dry
- De CMP en 07-27-18
De: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, y otros
-
OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?
- A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work
- De: Ben Sheehan
- Narrado por: Candice Renee, Ben Sheehan
- Duración: 4 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 980
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 842
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 835
Discussing everything from the meaning of the Second Amendment to the stated rules around Supreme Court nominations, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution, from its preamble to its final amendment. He also offers a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence. Extra-credit information throughout on things like amendments that were never passed and what powers elected officials actually have, gives listeners all the information they need to be informed and effective voters and citizens.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Too much opinion
- De Amazon Customer en 06-11-21
De: Ben Sheehan
-
Lies the Government Told You
- Myth, Power, and Deception in American History
- De: Andrew P. Napolitano
- Narrado por: Andrew Napolitano
- Duración: 11 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 31
In Lies the Government Told You, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano reveals how America's freedom, as guaranteed by the US Constitution, has been forfeited by a government more protective of its own power than its obligations to preserve our individual liberties.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A Must Read America 🇺🇸
- De Jamie Schaible en 05-30-23
-
The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
- A Pocket Constitution
- De: The Founding Fathers, Paul B. Skousen, Izzard Ink Publishing
- Narrado por: Mark Deakins
- Duración: 2 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 350
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 302
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 302
This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Not for fake Americans.
- De James C. Buckner en 06-29-20
De: The Founding Fathers, y otros
-
Power Divided Is Power Checked
- The Argument for States' Rights
- De: Jason Lewis
- Narrado por: Jason Lewis
- Duración: 3 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 34
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 28
Jason Lewis reminds us that the concept of states' rights, as bequeathed by the Founding Fathers to a grateful nation, was about a constitutional framework intended to limit the missteps of government and provide the greatest amount of freedom by not allowing the consolidation of power in the nation's capitol. He defines the essence of our constitutional republic and highlights the legal history of the relationship between the states and the federal government.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent
- De Kegster en 10-03-22
De: Jason Lewis
-
Our Lost Constitution
- The Willful Subversion of America's Founding Document
- De: Mike Lee
- Narrado por: Mike Lee, Tom Parks
- Duración: 6 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 542
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 496
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 494
Senator Mike Lee tells the dramatic, little-known stories behind six of the Constitution's most indispensable provisions. He shows their rise. He shows their fall. And he makes vividly clear how nearly every abuse of federal power today is rooted in neglect of this Lost Constitution.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Solution is a bit naive
- De Will en 08-07-16
De: Mike Lee
-
Saving Nine
- The Fight Against the Left's Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty
- De: Mike Lee
- Narrado por: James Edward Thomas
- Duración: 6 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 165
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 145
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 145
It wasn’t long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and more powerful Democrats are getting behind the cause, claiming the high court is broken and actively dismantling our democracy. Even Joe Biden—who once called court-packing a “bonehead idea”—gave in to the progressive wing of his party, appointing a committee to examine “reforms” to the court after being sworn in as president.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
timely and important
- De Kindle Customer en 08-24-24
De: Mike Lee
-
The Words We Live By
- Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution
- De: Linda R. Monk
- Narrado por: Marianne Fraulo, Kevin Stillwell
- Duración: 12 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18
The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. It reflects a critical, respectful, and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents.
De: Linda R. Monk
-
Men in Black
- How the Supreme Court is Destroying America
- De: Mark R. Levin
- Narrado por: Jeff Riggenbach
- Duración: 7 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,019
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 601
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 603
The Supreme Court endorses terrorists' rights, flag burning, and importing foreign law. Is that in the Constitution? You're right: it's not. But these days the Constitution is no restraint on our out-of-control Supreme Court. The Court imperiously strikes down laws and imposes new ones purely on its own arbitrary whims. Even though liberals like John Kerry are repeatedly defeated at the polls, the majority on the allegedly "conservative" Supreme Court reflects their views and wields absolute power.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
A mockery of everything this country stands for!
- De Ricardo en 04-01-05
De: Mark R. Levin
-
U.S. Constitution for Dummies
- 2nd Edition
- De: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Narrado por: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Duración: 18 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 133
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 123
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Want to make sense of the US Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents - and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues - from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights - that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll find out about the different approaches to interpretation and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Much better than I anticipated.
- De JoEllen LeVitre en 08-30-20
-
A People's History of the Supreme Court
- The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution
- De: Peter Irons, Howard Zinn - foreword
- Narrado por: David Drummond
- Duración: 28 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 102
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Really enjoyed this book
- De Paul en 02-19-20
De: Peter Irons, y otros
-
The Supremes' Greatest Hits, 2nd Revised & Updated Edition
- The 44 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life
- De: Michael G. Trachtman
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 7 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 67
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 54
The Supreme Court's rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. This revised and updated edition of Michael G. Trachtman's riveting work includes 10 important cases from 2010 to 2015.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Nice review overall.
- De "freeindeed4ever" en 02-10-20
-
We the People
- A Progressive Reading of the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century
- De: Erwin Chemerinsky
- Narrado por: Peter Berkrot
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39
From gun control to reproductive health, a conservative Supreme Court will reshape the lives of all Americans for decades to come. The time to develop and defend a progressive vision of the US Constitution that protects the rights of all people is now.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Hypocritical evaluation of the constitution
- De surya en 03-23-19
-
Dissent and the Supreme Court
- Its Role in the Court's History and the Nation's Constitutional Dialogue
- De: Melvin I. Urofsky
- Narrado por: Dan Woren
- Duración: 19 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 97
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 88
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 88
From the admired judicial authority, author of Louis D. Brandeis (“Remarkable”—Anthony Lewis, The New York Review of Books; “Monumental”—Alan M. Dershowitz, The New York Times Book Review), Division and Discord, and Supreme Decisions—Melvin Urofsky’s major new book looks at the role of dissent in the Supreme Court and the meaning of the Constitution through the greatest and longest lasting public-policy debate in the country’s history, among members of the Supreme Court, between the Court and the other branches of government, and between the Court and the people of the United States.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Incisive
- De Jean en 08-30-16
-
Supreme Power
- 7 Pivotal Supreme Court Decisions That Had a Major Impact on America
- De: Ted Stewart
- Narrado por: Art Allen
- Duración: 7 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Best-selling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage. This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Polemical, downright ridiculous at times
- De Joe Igla en 11-04-17
De: Ted Stewart
-
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution
- De: Kevin R.C. Gutzman
- Narrado por: Tom Weiner
- Duración: 6 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 635
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 466
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 467
Instead of the system that the Constitution intended, judges have created a system in which bureaucrats and appointed officials make most of the important policies. While the government claims to be a representative republic, somehow hot-button topics from gay marriage to the allocation of Florida's presidential electors always seem to be decided by unelected judges. What gives them the right to decide such issues? The judges say it's the Constitution.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The best PIG to date
- De Matthew Groom en 05-16-08
-
Making Our Democracy Work
- A Judge’s View
- De: Justice Stephen Breyer
- Narrado por: Luis Moreno
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
-
General4 out of 5 stars 64
-
Narración:4 out of 5 stars 45
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer delivers an impassioned argument for the proper role of America’s highest judicial body. Examining historic and contemporary decisions by the Court, Breyer highlights the rulings that have bolstered public confidence as well as the missteps that have triggered distrust. What emerges is a unique approach - certain to be admired for years to come - to interpreting the Constitution.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Timely
- De Don en 05-17-17
Relacionado con este tema
-
U.S. Constitution for Dummies
- 2nd Edition
- De: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Narrado por: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Duración: 18 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 133
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 123
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Want to make sense of the US Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents - and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues - from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights - that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll find out about the different approaches to interpretation and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Much better than I anticipated.
- De JoEllen LeVitre en 08-30-20
-
A People's History of the Supreme Court
- The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution
- De: Peter Irons, Howard Zinn - foreword
- Narrado por: David Drummond
- Duración: 28 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 102
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Really enjoyed this book
- De Paul en 02-19-20
De: Peter Irons, y otros
-
The Supremes' Greatest Hits, 2nd Revised & Updated Edition
- The 44 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life
- De: Michael G. Trachtman
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 7 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 67
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 54
The Supreme Court's rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. This revised and updated edition of Michael G. Trachtman's riveting work includes 10 important cases from 2010 to 2015.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Nice review overall.
- De "freeindeed4ever" en 02-10-20
-
We the People
- A Progressive Reading of the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century
- De: Erwin Chemerinsky
- Narrado por: Peter Berkrot
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39
From gun control to reproductive health, a conservative Supreme Court will reshape the lives of all Americans for decades to come. The time to develop and defend a progressive vision of the US Constitution that protects the rights of all people is now.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Hypocritical evaluation of the constitution
- De surya en 03-23-19
-
Supreme Power
- 7 Pivotal Supreme Court Decisions That Had a Major Impact on America
- De: Ted Stewart
- Narrado por: Art Allen
- Duración: 7 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Best-selling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage. This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Polemical, downright ridiculous at times
- De Joe Igla en 11-04-17
De: Ted Stewart
-
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution
- De: Kevin R.C. Gutzman
- Narrado por: Tom Weiner
- Duración: 6 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 635
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 466
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 467
Instead of the system that the Constitution intended, judges have created a system in which bureaucrats and appointed officials make most of the important policies. While the government claims to be a representative republic, somehow hot-button topics from gay marriage to the allocation of Florida's presidential electors always seem to be decided by unelected judges. What gives them the right to decide such issues? The judges say it's the Constitution.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The best PIG to date
- De Matthew Groom en 05-16-08
-
U.S. Constitution for Dummies
- 2nd Edition
- De: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Narrado por: Dr. Michael Arnheim
- Duración: 18 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 133
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 123
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Want to make sense of the US Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents - and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You'll get the lowdown on all the big issues - from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights - that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you'll find out about the different approaches to interpretation and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Much better than I anticipated.
- De JoEllen LeVitre en 08-30-20
-
A People's History of the Supreme Court
- The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution
- De: Peter Irons, Howard Zinn - foreword
- Narrado por: David Drummond
- Duración: 28 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 102
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Really enjoyed this book
- De Paul en 02-19-20
De: Peter Irons, y otros
-
The Supremes' Greatest Hits, 2nd Revised & Updated Edition
- The 44 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life
- De: Michael G. Trachtman
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 7 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 67
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 54
The Supreme Court's rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. This revised and updated edition of Michael G. Trachtman's riveting work includes 10 important cases from 2010 to 2015.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Nice review overall.
- De "freeindeed4ever" en 02-10-20
-
We the People
- A Progressive Reading of the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century
- De: Erwin Chemerinsky
- Narrado por: Peter Berkrot
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39
From gun control to reproductive health, a conservative Supreme Court will reshape the lives of all Americans for decades to come. The time to develop and defend a progressive vision of the US Constitution that protects the rights of all people is now.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Hypocritical evaluation of the constitution
- De surya en 03-23-19
-
Supreme Power
- 7 Pivotal Supreme Court Decisions That Had a Major Impact on America
- De: Ted Stewart
- Narrado por: Art Allen
- Duración: 7 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Best-selling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage. This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Polemical, downright ridiculous at times
- De Joe Igla en 11-04-17
De: Ted Stewart
-
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution
- De: Kevin R.C. Gutzman
- Narrado por: Tom Weiner
- Duración: 6 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 635
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 466
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 467
Instead of the system that the Constitution intended, judges have created a system in which bureaucrats and appointed officials make most of the important policies. While the government claims to be a representative republic, somehow hot-button topics from gay marriage to the allocation of Florida's presidential electors always seem to be decided by unelected judges. What gives them the right to decide such issues? The judges say it's the Constitution.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The best PIG to date
- De Matthew Groom en 05-16-08
-
Making Our Democracy Work
- A Judge’s View
- De: Justice Stephen Breyer
- Narrado por: Luis Moreno
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
-
General4 out of 5 stars 64
-
Narración:4 out of 5 stars 45
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer delivers an impassioned argument for the proper role of America’s highest judicial body. Examining historic and contemporary decisions by the Court, Breyer highlights the rulings that have bolstered public confidence as well as the missteps that have triggered distrust. What emerges is a unique approach - certain to be admired for years to come - to interpreting the Constitution.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Timely
- De Don en 05-17-17
-
The Majesty of the Law
- Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice
- De: Sandra Day O'Connor
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
- Duración: 9 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
-
General4 out of 5 stars 87
-
Narración:4 out of 5 stars 44
-
Historia4 out of 5 stars 45
In this remarkable book, Sandra Day O’Connor explores the law, her life as a Supreme Court Justice, and how the Court has evolved and continues to function, grow, and change as an American institution. Tracing some of the origins of American law through history, people, ideas, and landmark cases, O’Connor sheds new light on the basics, exploring through personal observation the evolution of the Court and American democratic traditions.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Informative and well-written
- De James en 07-11-05
-
The Constitution
- An Introduction
- De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, Luke Paulsen
- Narrado por: Walter Dixon
- Duración: 14 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 128
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 115
From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The Constitution-A must reading for All Americans
- De Robert en 06-12-15
De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, y otros
-
The Constitution Today
- Timeless Lessons for the Issues of Our Era
- De: Akhil Reed Amar
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 19 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General4 out of 5 stars 70
-
Narración:4 out of 5 stars 65
-
Historia4 out of 5 stars 63
When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades. He shows how the Constitution's text, history, and structure are a crucial repository of collective wisdom, providing specific rules and grand themes relevant to every organ of the American body politic.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Amar is a Brilliant Arguer
- De MJ Schirmer en 11-16-16
De: Akhil Reed Amar
-
Our Republican Constitution
- Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People
- De: Randy E. Barnett
- Narrado por: Barry Abrams
- Duración: 9 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 148
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 125
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 123
The Constitution of the United States begins with the words "we the people". But from the earliest days of the American republic, there have been two competing notions of "the people", which led to two very different visions of the Constitution. Those who view "we the people" collectively think popular sovereignty resides in the people as a group, which leads them to favor a democratic constitution that allows the will of the people to be expressed by majority rule
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Read the book, don't listen
- De I Keep AMZN in Business en 06-23-16
De: Randy E. Barnett
-
The Supreme Court
- De: William H. Rehnquist
- Narrado por: John Pruden
- Duración: 10 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 79
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 71
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 69
Chief Justice Rehnquist's engaging writing illuminates both the high and low points in the Court's history, from Chief Justice Marshall's dominance of the Court during the early 19th century through the landmark decisions of the Warren Court. Citing cases such as the Dred Scott decision and Roosevelt's Court-packing plan, Rehnquist makes clear that the Court does not operate in a vacuum, that the justices are unavoidably influenced by their surroundings, and that their decisions have real and lasting impacts on our society.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Absorbing
- De Jean en 01-28-18
-
The Presidents and the Constitution
- A Living History
- De: Ken Gormley - editor
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 21 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 32
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
In this sweepingly ambitious volume, the nation's foremost experts on the American presidency and the US Constitution join together to tell the intertwined stories of how each American president has confronted and shaped the Constitution. Each occupant of the office - the first president to the 44th - has contributed to the story of the Constitution through the decisions he made and the actions he took as the nation's chief executive.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
great book about the presidency & Constitution
- De Rob en 12-27-16
-
Lies the Government Told You
- Myth, Power, and Deception in American History
- De: Andrew P. Napolitano
- Narrado por: Andrew Napolitano
- Duración: 11 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 31
In Lies the Government Told You, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano reveals how America's freedom, as guaranteed by the US Constitution, has been forfeited by a government more protective of its own power than its obligations to preserve our individual liberties.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A Must Read America 🇺🇸
- De Jamie Schaible en 05-30-23
-
How to Read the Constitution - and Why
- De: Kim Wehle
- Narrado por: Kim Wehle
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 143
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 128
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 128
The Constitution is the most significant document in America. But do you fully understand what this valuable document means to you? In How to Read the Constitution - and Why, legal expert and educator Kimberly Wehle spells out in clear, simple, and common-sense terms what is in the Constitution and most importantly, what it means. In compelling terms and including text from the United States Constitution, she describes how the Constitution’s protections are eroding.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
very biased
- De Anonymous User en 01-25-20
De: Kim Wehle
-
Gideon's Trumpet
- How One Man, a Poor Prisoner, Took His Case to the Supreme Court - and Changed the Law of the United States
- De: Anthony Lewis
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 70
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 62
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 63
A history of the landmark case of Clarence Earl Gideon's fight for the right to legal counsel.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
best book on the subject
- De J.B. Price en 06-12-18
De: Anthony Lewis
-
Our Lost Constitution
- The Willful Subversion of America's Founding Document
- De: Mike Lee
- Narrado por: Mike Lee, Tom Parks
- Duración: 6 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 542
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 496
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 494
Senator Mike Lee tells the dramatic, little-known stories behind six of the Constitution's most indispensable provisions. He shows their rise. He shows their fall. And he makes vividly clear how nearly every abuse of federal power today is rooted in neglect of this Lost Constitution.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Solution is a bit naive
- De Will en 08-07-16
De: Mike Lee
-
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States
- De: Random House Audio
- Narrado por: Frank Langella, Boyd Gaines
- Duración: 48 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 258
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 204
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 205
Here are the two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, the Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of an emerging nation. Ratified in 1788, the Constitution for the United States remains a shining example of patriotism and compromise.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Kindly informative
- De Failfree en 02-05-10