Books with title Pocket Constitution of the united States

Excerpt from The Constitution of the United States of America Section 2. Treason shall' consist only of denying the equality physically, intellectually, morally or spiritually of any citizen of the United States, and no person shall be convicted of treason except upon hearsay evidence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Founding Fathers dreamed of a nation that protected the rights of its people. Today, the Constitution and Bill of Rights still promise freedom for all. In this book, beginning readers will learn the basics of the Constitution and its role in the formation of our government. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simple infographics further explain parts, location, and meanings specific to each title.

John Adams said that the United States was a nation of laws. Of all the United States' laws, the legal principles laid out in the U.S. Constitution are the foundation of the country. The document defines the country's deepest ideals, its highest standards, and its wildest ambitions. The Constitution has served as the nation's guiding star for over two hundred years, with only twenty-seven amendments in all that time. Understanding it is the one sure way to understand the best of what the United States can be, which this book allows for your readers.

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Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at the United States Constitution. Find out about the Constitutional Convention and who attended, what issues were most debated among delegates to the Convention, and the importance of the U.S. Constitution in American history. In this book you will also discover: what events brought about a need for the U.S. Constitution; who was involved in writing the U.S. Constitution; and how amendments to the U.S. Constitution are added and what they are.

John Adams said that the United States was a nation of laws. Of all the United States' laws, the legal principles laid out in the U.S. Constitution are the foundation of the country. The document defines the country's deepest ideals, its highest standards, and its wildest ambitions. The Constitution has served as the nation's guiding star for over two hundred years, with only twenty-seven amendments in all that time. Understanding it is the one sure way to understand the best of what the United States can be, which this book allows for your readers.