The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence
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It’s more important than ever for every American to know exactly what the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence actually says. Here is the essential, 45-page, pocket-size edition. Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest gifts from our Founding Fathers are the two most fundamental documents in American politics. This quick, easy reference for our federal government’s structure, powers, and limitations includes: The Constitution of the United States The Bill of Rights All Amendments to the Constitution The Declaration of Independence Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or independent, whether you are a support of Donald Trump or not, if you live and vote in the United States of America, you understand that The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence are two of the most important documents in American history. They convey the principles on which the country was founded and provide the ideals that still guide American politics today. Signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, The Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the federal government (executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch), as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States (freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, etc.) The Declaration of Independence was crafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776 and it provides the foundation of American political philosophy. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Collected here in one affordable, pocket-sized volume are some of the most valued pieces of writing in the history of our country. This edition contains The Constitution of the United States of America , including The Bill of Rights and all of the subsequent amendments, as well as The Declaration of Independence . These are word-for-word facsimiles of significant documents… Every American should own a copy. Review: Everyone Needs a Copy of the Constitution - Very small book, easy to carry in purse or suitcoat. A remarkable document. Easy to read and not very long. Just the bare bones of how to build our wonderful democracy that has been the envy of the world. Contains the Bill of Rights. A good reference book for when you forget which amendment is which. I like to keep one in my purse to give away to anyone who is interested. Review: Back to American Basics - In these divided times I find myself referring to our primary American documents regularly. Several times I have printed them out and then lost them in the blizzard of paper in my office. Now when I exclaim to my husband, “That’s unconstitutional!” I can refer to this book to back up my intuition. And when making posters for marches, the Declaration is full of inspiring phrases from Jefferson’s pen that remind us of what Americans have been fighting for these last 250 years. I thank one of my very favorite historians (Sorry, Doris!) for putting out this new format of our American foundational ideas. We need to keep them near us for inspiration and for reassurance. Jon's Introduction was empowering. There have been many points in our history when events of the day challenged our core American values. When we returned to our American bedrock and acted on these key ideals and words, we brought ourselves back to center. Read this book for reminders. Read it for reassurance. Read it to remember that no matter an individual’s point of view, whether he opposes our own, together we are We the People… To form a more perfect union, we must talk out our problems, not scream epithets of blame or hate. It is time to heal our rifts while we still can. This is a book for every personal library, whether in hard copy or digital. But it shouldn’t just be left on the shelf, literal or figurative. It must be read, considered, and discussed. For too long, Americans have run on momentum. We have to go back to our founding American concepts to discover what makes our government so unique. That is the only way we can get it back in working order again, with every branch doing its job. That’s the only way we will be great again…though with these documents at our foundation, our ideals were always great. Now we can put them back into practice as a people and as a government.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 15,258 Reviews |
L**G
Everyone Needs a Copy of the Constitution
Very small book, easy to carry in purse or suitcoat. A remarkable document. Easy to read and not very long. Just the bare bones of how to build our wonderful democracy that has been the envy of the world. Contains the Bill of Rights. A good reference book for when you forget which amendment is which. I like to keep one in my purse to give away to anyone who is interested.
K**L
Back to American Basics
In these divided times I find myself referring to our primary American documents regularly. Several times I have printed them out and then lost them in the blizzard of paper in my office. Now when I exclaim to my husband, “That’s unconstitutional!” I can refer to this book to back up my intuition. And when making posters for marches, the Declaration is full of inspiring phrases from Jefferson’s pen that remind us of what Americans have been fighting for these last 250 years. I thank one of my very favorite historians (Sorry, Doris!) for putting out this new format of our American foundational ideas. We need to keep them near us for inspiration and for reassurance. Jon's Introduction was empowering. There have been many points in our history when events of the day challenged our core American values. When we returned to our American bedrock and acted on these key ideals and words, we brought ourselves back to center. Read this book for reminders. Read it for reassurance. Read it to remember that no matter an individual’s point of view, whether he opposes our own, together we are We the People… To form a more perfect union, we must talk out our problems, not scream epithets of blame or hate. It is time to heal our rifts while we still can. This is a book for every personal library, whether in hard copy or digital. But it shouldn’t just be left on the shelf, literal or figurative. It must be read, considered, and discussed. For too long, Americans have run on momentum. We have to go back to our founding American concepts to discover what makes our government so unique. That is the only way we can get it back in working order again, with every branch doing its job. That’s the only way we will be great again…though with these documents at our foundation, our ideals were always great. Now we can put them back into practice as a people and as a government.
R**N
Fantastic Pocket Size Copy!
Easy to read print, beautiful full color cover, great value. I keep a copy in my purse and another on my coffee table.
R**C
Complete, handy, inviting to read.
Complete, efficient, handy, small and easy to carry around, Declaration is inviting to read, and Constitution looks good on coffee table.
L**O
This is Fiction
It’s not being followed. It’ being trampled by Polititians and the Supreme Court of the U.S. It needs updating, but the basic premises are correct.
R**E
Good for constitution and the Declaration of Independence
Nice cover for US constitution and the Declaration of Independence .
L**E
Great price
Everyone should get this little booklet and take time and read it and understand why we're in the position that we are at this time
V**I
Adorably Tiny, Surprisingly Useful
This miniature edition of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence is absolutely charming. It’s small enough to tuck into a jacket pocket or keep in a bag, but the print is still legible if you’re used to reading fine text. The formatting is clean, and the pages are bound tightly in a simple, soft cover that has held up well in use. It’s not a reference copy for heavy annotation, but it’s a sweet and affordable way to carry an iconic piece of history with you. Great as a stocking stuffer, educational tool, or just a reminder to keep important values close. It feels more meaningful than expected for such a tiny package.
A**R
Total Fraud!
Everything was good until I found out that they have printed the constitution in 2 places in the book, in place of The Declaration of Independence. How could they make such a big mistake? The Declaration of Independence is also one of the most important documents in political history around the world.
P**R
Eine geile Verfassung ...
... vor allem wenn man bedenkt dass wir Deutschen noch nichts haben. Na ja, das bissl Grungesetz für die Übergangsphase. Jetzt im Ernst. Es ist erstaunlich mit wie wenig Worten die Amis seit über 150 Jahren auskommen. In dieser Zeit haben wir Europäer zwei Weltkriege vom Zaun gebrochen und uns sowie unser Vermögenswerte gegenseitig vernichtet. Und drauf sind wir auch noch stolz, auf unsere "Europäische Kultur" ...
D**E
American Constitution
Excellent book 📕 to study whether you are planning to immigrate to the. United States 🇺🇸 Of America. Or are a United States Resident going for their citizenship test
C**N
Pocket size.
Great little pocket sized book. Instead of hauling the bug books round. Perfect.
D**A
Very good
An important document for studying, the small size makes it good for transportation
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