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Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by dozens of experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually says.Packed with digestible notes and clear infographics on everything from the meaning of the Second Amendment to the stated rules of Supreme Court nominations, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution beginning with the Bill of Rights and moving on to each of the Amendments. He also offers a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence. Extra-credit information throughout on things like amendments that were never passed and what responsibilities elected officials actually have, give readers all the information they need to be informed and effective voters and citizens.

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Stay woke with a journal that helps you organise yourself and your goals, providing liberty, justice and some OMG WTF civic style for your activist life.Sporting a boldly iconic package and durable but more-flexible-than-Congress binding, this practical journal combines generous space for your jottings with spot images -- like the dizzyingly drawn outlines of gerrymandered districts that demand untangling -- and eye-opening, useful facts drawn from OMG WTF Does the Constitution Say?This journal features:Full-colour illustrated flexi binding.Hot takes on weird districts, outlining what gerrymandering has done to literally shape our governmentDozens of Did You Know facts about the founding documents, the founders, and why your votes matter -- locally and federally.Lined and blank interior pages, printed on woodfree paper.

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The Constitution is one of the most important documents you've probably have never read. What Does the Constitution Say? breaks down this guidebook to American democracy with fun facts, cool illustrations, and even hilarious jokes to help you understand how our government really works. Written more than 230 years ago, the Constitution can be hard to understand, even for adults. But it also gives you the info you need to make our country the best it can be.What Does the Constitution Say? takes you on a tour of the whole Constitution while explaining what all of its fancy words really mean. From the Preamble to the 7 Articles to the 27 Amendments (so far), this fun-to-read guide is packed with bite-sized pieces of info, historic quotes, and graphics on important topics such as:* Why the Constitution is a "living document"* How the first attempt at a constitution (the Articles of Confederation) failed* What powers the president does (and doesn't) have* Key figures like James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington* A bonus section on the Declaration of Independence* And so much more!Written with wit and humor, What Does the Constitution Say? will educate and empower you to know your rights, be an informed citizen of your community and country, and one day become an effective voter.

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Do you know what the Constitution actually says? This witty, highly relevant annotation is your go-to guide to how the U.S. government works (or is supposed to work). Written by political savant Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, What Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible primer on what our Constitution actually lays out. With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English (so that it can be understood), What Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives you everything you need to be an effective voter and citizen in the November elections and beyond.

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