The Constitutional Text-Book: a Practical and Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States, and of Portions of the Public and Administrative Law of the Federal Government : Designed Chiefly for the Use of Schools, Academies, and Colleges

The Constitutional Text-Book: A Practical And Familiar Exposition Of The Constitution Of The United States, And Of Portions Of The Public And Administrative Law Of The Federal Government : Designed Chiefly For The Use Of Schools, Academies, And Colleges by Furman Sheppard explains the structure and operation of the U.S. Constitution. The book provides a practical, school?oriented survey of constitutional law, tracing the development of the federal government from its Colonial and revolutionary roots through the Adoption of the Constitution. It covers the three branches—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—the powers vested in Congress, the presidency, and the courts, the amendment process, and the division of powers between the national and state governments. The volume includes historical chapters, discussion of key provisions, and supplementary material such as the Declaration of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and Washington’s Farewell Address. It is designed for use in schools and colleges, with prefatory remarks, a full table of contents, questions for examination, and appendices to aid teaching and learning about American constitutional law and public law.