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Title: The Declaration of Independence by U.S. Constitution ISBN: 0-553-21482-9 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $2.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.69 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Constitution of the United States, 1791 (Summary)
Comment: Every American should know the contents of the The U.S. Constitution and review it annually.
The Constitution defines, empowers, and limits the U.S. government. After the 13 colonies had issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they needed to write the Constitution in order to define the Government of the United States of America. The Constitution was signed by 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. The oldest person to sign the Constitution was Benjamin Franklin (81). The youngest was Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey (26).
Some members of the Constitutional Convention refused to sign the final document because they were fearful of an all-powerful government and wanted a bill of rights added to protect the rights of the people. The states refused to ratify the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added. Hence the Bill of Rights became the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution in 1789.
The original U.S. Constitution was 6 pages and contained 4,400 words. It is written in plain English to be understood by all Americans. It is the oldest and the shortest written constitution of any government in the world.
Constitution of the United States 1791 (Summary)
Preamble
The Preamble defines those roles and responsibilities that are unique to the Federal Government. Justice, common defense, general welfare and tranquility, and liberty.
Articles
The first 3 articles of the Constitution define the branches of Government:
Article 1 defines the Legislature, also called Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Article 2 defines the powers and duties of the Executive Branch (President), and the rules for impeachment
Article 3 covers the Judicial Power embodied in the Supreme Court, including the definition of treason.
Article 4 covers States rights.
Article 5 describes how the Constitution can be amended.
Article 6 relates to Constitutional supremacy.
Article 7 describes how the Constitution will be approved by the states.
Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) 1791
1 - Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2 - Militia and the right to keep and bear arms
3 - Housing of soldiers
4 - Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
5 - Due process
6 - Speedy trial
7 - Trial by jury
8 - Cruel and unusual punishment
9 - Rights
10 - Powers not defined
The following Amendments have been added to the Constitution:
11 - Judicial powers (1795)
12 - Election of president and vice-president (1804)
13 - Slavery abolished (1865)
14 - Limits upon states (1868)
15 - Right to vote not limited by race (1870)
16 - Income tax (1913)
17 - Election of senators (1913)
18 - Prohibition of alcohol (1919) [repealed by 21st Amendment (1933)]
19 - Right to vote given to women (1920)
20 - Terms of office of president, vice president, senators, and representatives (1933)
21 - Repeal of Prohibition (Amendment 18) (1933)
22 - Presidency limited to two terms (1951)
23 - Presidential vote in D.C. (1961)
24 - No poll tax (1964)
25 - Presidential disability and succession (1967)
26 - Voting age lowered to 18 (1971)
27 - Congressional pay (proposed in 1789, ratified in 1992)
Check out the U.S. Constitution. You will find it both interesting and informative.
Rating: 5
Summary: Can you spend three dollars any wiser?
Comment: If you are the least bit interested in politics and why it happens the way it does, begin here, of course! Great price, informative historical background of the document included.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Foundations of America in One Book
Comment: Compact, thorough, and informative, the Bantam Classics edition of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States is a great book to have around. For students or anyone wanting to understand the factors that led to the writing of both of these important documents, this edition discusses the reasons that led Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other important politicians in the newly created United States to draw up such charters.
Editor Pauline Maier does a good job of covering the background of events that led to the Declaration and Constitution. Being compact in size, I see this book as being helpful for most high school students or prospective candidates for American citizenship because it can be carried in a pocket, purse, or coat pocket, and can be pulled out whenever necessary. The book's price is also a great incentive to buy a copy, because it won't blow a hole in your budget.
Overall, a great book at a great price!
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Title: The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution by Linda R. Monk ISBN: 0786867205 Publisher: Hyperion Press Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Common Sense by Thomas Paine ISBN: 0486296024 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 22 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $1.50 |
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Title: The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Clinton Lawrence Rossiter, Charles R. Kesler, Clinton Rossiter ISBN: 0451628810 Publisher: Mentor Books Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It by Terry L. Jordan ISBN: 1891743007 Publisher: Oak Hill Pub Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $2.95 |
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Title: The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History, 1775-1865 (Dover Thrift Editions) by John Grafton ISBN: 0486411249 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 20 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $1.50 |
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