a non-boring guide to how our democracy is supposed to work Sheehan, Ben creator text bibliography humor. Informational works Humor Constitution Popular works Informational works. Humor. Documents d'information. Humour. Constitutions. nyu 2024 First paperback edition. monographic eng 215 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm "Do you know what the Constitution actually says? This witty and 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."--Publisher's website. Pre-preamble -- The Constitution -- The preamble -- The 7 articles -- The letter of transmittal -- The 27 amendments -- The Declaration of Independence -- The final draft -- The omitted passage -- Some thoughts. Ben Sheehan. Originally published in hardcover and ebook in April 2020 by Black Dog & Leventhal as OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-208) and index. n-us--- Constitutional law United States Constitutions United States Popular works Democracy United States Popular works Constitutions États-Unis Ouvrages de vulgarisation POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National POLITICAL SCIENCE / Constitutions POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship HUMOR / Topics / Politics Constitutional law Constitutions Democracy United States Constitution United States KF4525 .S541w 2024 342.7302 0762489057 9780762489053 2023297253 UOP 241107 20251031193041.0 23917265 eng