Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287).
Contents
We the people : the ideals are established -- A government defect : early critical voices -- The nation divides and reunites : addressing the slavery issue -- The rights of life : securing basic liberty -- The policies of presidents : liberty broadened -- An era of activism : pursuing the American dream -- All persons shall be entitled : extending the ideal of equality -- The new politics : redefining democracy -- One nation, many peoples : the essence of a democratic society.
