The Constitution of the United States of America: The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights

This book is a public collection of the four original documents in the founding of the United States of America and include, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutions, and the Bill of Rights. Combined these documents are excellent primary historical sources for the American Revolution and the formation of the new republican state. The Constitution of the United States of America is the ultimate law of the country. The document embodies the doctrine of the separations of the executive powers of the federal government. The Declaration of Independence outlines the grievances of the Thirteen Colonies and explains why they are at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain. It was signed by representatives of all original Thirteen Colonies. The Articles of Confederation setup the original wartime government of the states. The Bill of Rights records the first ten amendments or additions to the United States Constitution, written after the successful American Revolution, and the creation of the republican government. The Bill of Rights added specific guarantees of political rights and personal freedoms to the original Constitution. The newly founded American government borrowed heavily from English political traditions of public representation and individual liberty inherited from the Manga Carta and more recently inspired by English enlightenment philosophers like John Locke. The Constitution of the United States of America Paperback Book — Includes the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Bills of Rights and Amendments 11-27 — Learn About American Rights from the Founding Fathers. AMERICAN HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS: This paperback book will allow you to read the documents that helped to create the United States of America. Included in the book are the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Amendments 11-27. The compact book is not a recreation of the original documents, but an easy-to-read word-for-word reprint. THE USA CONSTITUTION: Signed on September 17, 1787, the United States Constitution laid the framework for how the nation’s government was to be set up. Within the document is the famous “We the People” Preamble as well as Articles I-VII. With your own eyes, you’ll have the chance to read about the separation of powers between the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government. It is printed in a clear font so you can absorb every word from this sacred national document. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in our nation’s history. Signed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it proudly declared that the 13 North American Colonies were separating from Great Britain. This section is sure to fill your heart with pride and show you the beginnings of this great nation. THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION: The Articles of Confederation is the original agreement between the 13 States that setup a comparatively weak central government. The original powers granted to the central government were limited to the powers which the 13 Colonies recognized belonged to the British Parliament and King. THE BILLS OF RIGHTS: A separate section of the book is dedicated to the United States Bill of Rights, which contains the first ten amendments of the Constitution. These personal freedoms and rights are the backbone of the United States government. AMENDMENTS 11-27: These important amendments to the Constitution cover some of the country’s most cherished rights. Included are the abolishment of slavery (13th Amendment), the right to citizenship (14th Amendment), and women’s voting rights (19th Amendment). This compact paperback will allow you to read America’s most important documents. This US Constitution book is a great teaching tool or a refresher for history buffs and patriots alike.