★ “Lately there’s been dismay that civics, government, and history have taken a backseat in classrooms. This smartly conceived book goes a long way toward reintroducing students to those subjects. . . .the Levinsons link both history and current events as they offer an illustrative group of examples that show where the Constitution got it right—and wrong. . . . Although the font, charts, and well-written text make this appealing, it’s not always an easy read. It is, however, an important one.”—Booklist, Starred Review
★ “Interest-piquing anecdotes open each chapter, the effects of the Constitution’s provisions are dramatically summarized in poster-like illustrations, and the ensuing discussions. . . are both cogent and highly readable. . . thought-provoking and exceptionally topical” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ “A fascinating, thoughtful, and provocative look at what in the Constitution keeps the United States from being ‘a more perfect union.'” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ “Insightful. . . Much food for thought on the application and relevance of many of the Constitution’s stipulations. Essential for class discussions, debate teams, and reports.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
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