Book excerpt: "The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes presents 59 essays on subjects central to the meaning and application of the Constitution. Intended for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the underlying principles of the U.S. political system, the book will also be a valuable supplement to political science courses. As with all the "in 5 Minutes" books, the essays are written in lively and accessible prose and are brief enough to be read in five minutes"--