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This is the first reference series that makes understanding civil liberties and constitutional law completely accessible to the layperson. The author expertly guides readers through actual cases decided by the Supreme Court in four key areas of the U.S. Constitution. Each volume features an overview of court decisions by both the agreeing and dissenting justices, plus
-- a glossary of legal terms
-- a thorough, research-oriented index
-- a copy of the U.S. Constitution
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