This Is Our Constitution: What It Is and Why It Matters

ISBN: 1524770949

Author: Khan, Khizr

Condition: New

From Gold Star father, beloved Democratic National Convention speaker, and 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Khizr Khan comes a book for young people about the Constitution-what it says and why it matters for everyone.Our Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as a blueprint for American government and the rights of American citizens. This document is not merely a piece of parchment but a living, breathing promise of our deepest democratic values.Khizr Khan grew up in Pakistan, with few of the fundamental rights that are enshrined in the Constitution. He immigrated to America and became a citizen, raising his family to appreciate and honor all our nation has to offer. Khizr Khan is deeply passionate about the Constitution: the guarantees and protections it provides for each and every person and the beacon of light it shines throughout the world.This Is Our Constitution is a personal journey that Khizr Khan is taking with our nations young people.The book includes:* A highly personal introduction and conclusion* Notes throughout that share Khizr Khans reflections on and connections to the U.S. Constitution* The fascinating history of why and how the Constitution was written*Article by article and section by section, an easy-to-follow explanation of what the Constitution means* A closer look at key amendments, including the Bill of Rights, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions* The complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the ConstitutionThis is a book about why the Constitution matters to you, and us all.