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Originally drafted by the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Constitution defines the United States of America. This greatest of all American documents not only establishes our system of government, it limits the power of that government, specifying our irrevocable rights and privileges as individuals. The Constitution remains as relevant today as it was over two hundred years ago.
Included in this volume are the complete texts of the Constitution of the United States of America and its amendments; the Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation. The book also includes an insightful introduction by R.B. Bernstein, a chronology of important dates, and an index to the Constitution.
Miggonz64
Posted March 4, 2009
I actually bought a copy while attending a police academy. We had a sitting judge who taught a few of the criminal law classes and he required all of us to have a copy on us at all times. I know that I studied it in high school, but having to read and reread it like that made me appreciate the incredible power the words have and their affect not just on my life, but on the world today.
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 5, 2007
We seem to only read about the latest Supreme Court ruling, without reflection on the original set of laws by which we are governed. Buy a copy and re-read our founding documents, then send a copy to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 21, 2010
In every home in the United States, there should be a copy of our Constitution. If you don't know the laws of the land...how can you protect it from those who wish to destroy it.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 5, 2004
The Constitution hasn't had a very good run lately, but it still serves as the model for republican (small r!) government with protection of individual rights. I highly recommend the Constitution to the current occupant of the White House.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 19, 2007
Every American should know what is in this book but it is hard to get the true meaning without some insight into what the founding fathers were thinking when it was written. I suggest reading The Federalist Papers which gives some more insight. Buy a copy and send it to the current Administration. They seem to have forgotten how important it really is.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 9, 2010
This is an excellent pocketsize version of our constitution. I bought it for a reference tool for a project I am working on. It is convienient in size it is a great book every American household should retain otherwise we will continuously neglect our american history
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 9, 2010
When I picked this up, I couldn't believe that the foundation of a great nation would be so simple and small. The founders created a document of power from the simplest and easy to understand language, and in 200 years, we have somehow corrupted the language so badly it is but a shadow of its former self. Every American (especially every politician) should not only read this, but commit it to memory. If we forget our past, we are doomed to repeat it.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 20, 2010
Maybe the shortest but most important document of the American Republic. Empower yourself, your children, and your community and arm yourself with the Constitution. For military members, a must read too. Understand what you are sworn to defend.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 18, 2009
A great pocket companion to remind us of the things we MUST know.
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Posted May 26, 2009
I highly recommend this book for anyone of High School age or older for a thorough understanding of the foundation of American law, and the protections and responsibilities of the American citizen/voter.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 22, 2005
High schoolers today know very little about the heritage of our country indeed! Apparently, there are high school graduates who believe that the administration of a civics test to determine eligibility to vote would be constitutionally acceptable. Why not poll taxes and 'literacy' tests while we're at it? Hopefully by making this document so readily available, Barnes and Noble has ensured that nobody will ever have to rely on such misleading information regarding our fine country and it's foundations as has been stated in some previous reviews of this work.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 14, 2004
This book should be in everyones' home, just as the bible or other religious books are present. I am an attorney and until recently tought college for 8+ years, and I would say that 80-90% of my students had NEVER read or been exposed to the words of this book. If we in the United States of America want to keep our rights, we MUST understand them. To not understand our rights, it to give them up. I hope this prompts others to read this book, and even research the meanings to the words of this world-wide unique publication.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 3, 2009
R. B. Bernstein's introduction explains how the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Articles of the Confederation came about - - not easily and not without controversy and over a period of time. Unfortunately a lot of history is glossed over and completely ignored in today's classrooms.
"The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation" is a must for each and every classroom in America.
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Posted April 2, 2005
High schoolers today know very little about the heritage of our country and the deep religious faith of our founding fathers that is reflected in our country's foundational documents. We have a dumbed down society that goes to the polls to vote! Maybe we should give a basic civics test before we allow anyone to vote. A good place to begin is reading the Constitution of the United States. One might be alarmed to find out that there is no expression like 'separation from church and state' and 'a woman's right of privacy (i.e., abortion rights)' and how the government is there to provide for all of our needs. One political party today does not understand that by and large. They are more interested in government hand-outs to make people dependent upon Big Brother rather than teach self-reliance, a community spirit and a faith in God, which were hallmarks of those who had a hand in our nation's founding documents. I wish a past occupant of the White House would have read this book. If he had done that, he would have done the noble thing and resign like Nixon did, instead of dragging our country through the gutter.
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Posted February 13, 2010
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Posted May 10, 2009
Good to have in a pinch. good for history teachers.
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Posted September 9, 2005
A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WHO WELCOME YOU TO THIS BOOK THAT WILL HELP YOU IN YOUR STUDIES FOR GOVERNMENTAL CONCERNS. THIS BOOK WAS INTRODUCED BY MY FORMER GOVERNMENT AND HISTORY TEACHER, MR.PATTERSON, WHO USE THIS BOOK EVERYDAY IN CLASS. IT CAN ALSO BE USED BY ANYBODY.
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Overview
Originally drafted by the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Constitution defines the United States of America. This greatest of all American documents not only establishes our system of government, it limits the power of that government, specifying our irrevocable rights and privileges as individuals. The Constitution remains as relevant today as it was over two hundred years ago.
Included in this volume are the complete texts of the Constitution of the United States of ...