The Fifth Amendment: Double Jeopardy, Self-incrimination, and Due Process of Law

Brezina, Corona

ISBN 10: 1448812607 ISBN 13: 9781448812608

Casa editrice: Rosen Central, 2011

Riassunto

The Fifth Amendment is the longest amendment in the Bill of Rights, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one-by-one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the reader to reach a full understanding of due process. It then explains the ratification process of the Bill of Rights and systemically describes the impact of the Fifth Amendment clause by clause, using Supreme Court cases as real-world examples. Sidebars highlight the amendment in action and delve into finer points, such as the Fourteenth Amendment’s impact on the Fifth and the McCarthy era. This book features a list of all the Amendments to the Constitution, including those proposed, but unratified. A rich resource section allows for further exploration.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Rosen Central
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1448812607
• ISBN 13: 9781448812608
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura all'americana
• Numero di pagine: 64
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile