1. Constitutional Amendments: A Multimedia
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Description
This informative multimedia program provides an interactive format for users to learn about
the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The easy-to-use, intuitive interface gives users
quick access to each of the 27 amendments where they can learn and print in-depth
information about each. Upon selecting an amendment to explore, users can read the full
amendment and choose to see what it means in plain English, its implications, and the origins
and history of the amendment. When the Related Biographies tab is selected, users select
brief biographies of people who were instrumental in the development or ratification of the
amendment. Court cases that have been decided based on interpretations of the amendment
are described on the Related Court Cases screen. Historical background and analysis are
provided by Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, and James
Trevaskis, professor of law at Temple University. With one click, users can also access an
alphabetical listing of all amendments, biographies, and court cases offering multiple uses for
the bank of information. This information-packed CD-ROM incorporates video, text, and
images, making it a great resource for anyone studying the Constitution and its amendments.
A Cambridge Educational Production. Available for Windows only.
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Producer: DIGITAL UNIVERSITY PRESS LTD
Copyright date: ©2000
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