Constitutional Literacy
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This book considers the status of constitutional literacy in the United States along with ways to assess and improve it. The author argues that pervasive constitutional illiteracy is a problem for both law enforcement agencies and for ordinary citizens. Based on the author's decades of teaching in law enforcement agencies around the country, this book argues for the moral and pragmatic value of constitutional literacy and its application in twenty-first century society.
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"While much has been written about the Constitution, this elegant book importantly fills a significant gap, aspiring to a greater public constitutional literacy. To read it is a must for those wishing to participate in the discussion. And what discussion could be more important and, today, more relevant to the well-being of the body politic? I recommend this to anyone even remotely participating in the continuing order founded in the Constitution." (Paul V. Niemeyer, United States Circuit Judge)
"In this book, Dreisbach gives an interesting glimpse of the US Constitution from creation to today's frequent misinterpretation and misapplication by officials sworn to uphold it. Dreisbach raises a pivotal question: can a proclaimed defender of the Constitution-- elected, appointed, or sworn--do so when lacking a basic understanding of it? A critical issue for those empowered to restrict people's liberty. A must read for all in law enforcement." (Tony Narr, Captain, Prince Georges County, MD Police (retired), and Director of Management Education, Police Executive Research Forum, USA)
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Christopher Dreisbach is Associate Professor, Faculty Lead, and Director of applied ethics and humanities for the Division of Public Safety Leadership in the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, USA. He lectures on ethics for law enforcement agencies and has published widely on ethics, logic, education, dreams, and Collingwood.