The Constitution of the United States with the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

by R. B. Bernstein  (Introduction)

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"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 and insightful introduction by R. B. Bernstein, a chronology of important dates, and an index to the Constitution." -from book jacket.

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If I were a judge I'd say that Constitution was void for vagueness. But people seem to like it for some reason. All in all, a better plan of government than, say, North Korea. But once the lawyers and the rent-seekers get involved, its just a big old mess. If businesses wrote contracts like this, they'd all go broke.
Quoting from the book's dust jacket, "Included in this volume are the complete texts of the Constitution of the United States of America and it 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.
An inspiring vision that has remained surprisingly durable.
Easily two of the most important documents ever written in the history of democratic society, with a third one thrown in for good measure.
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Essential reading for becoming an informed U.S. citizen.
Does it get any better than this?

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R. B. Bernstein, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law at New York Law School, has written, edited, or co-edited nineteen books on American constitutional and legal history, including Thomas Jefferson.

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The Constitution of the United States with the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

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Politics and Government, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
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342.7302Society, government, & cultureLawU.S. Constitution - Bill of Rights, AmendmentsNorth AmericaConstitutional law--United StatesBasic instruments of Government, the US constitution
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KF4550 .C592LawLaw of the United StatesLaw of the United States (Federal)Constitutional lawGeneral works
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