The American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation; the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitutions of the Several States Composng the Union

Hogan & Thompson

ISBN 10: 0371959780 / ISBN 13: 9780371959787

Published by HardPress Publishing, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation; the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitutions of the Several States Composng the Union
• Publisher: HardPress Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371959780
• ISBN 13: 9780371959787
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 708 grams

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Synopsis

The American's Guide: Comprising The Declaration Of Independence; The Articles Of Confederation; The Constitution Of The United States, And The Constitutions Of The Several States Composng The Union. The compilation offers a curated reference of foundational American constitutional texts from the founding era, beginning with the U.S. Constitution of 1787, its three-branch structure, a bicameral Congress, the president as commander-in-chief, and the system of checks and balances, together with the Bill of Rights and early amendments securing civil liberties, due process, and rights not enumerated. It then surveys the Maine (1819) Constitution, Massachusetts (1780; amended 1821), and New Hampshire (as amended, 1792) constitutions, outlining declarations of rights, government structures, election rules, and transitional provisions accompanying statehood. The volume extends to other state documents, illuminating differing approaches to representation, suffrage, militia, education, and territorial-to-state transitions, including provisions related to slavery in several states. Notable figures and signatories are discussed, and the material is framed within broader themes of federalism, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and the evolving balance between state and federal authority. It serves as a reference for students and researchers in constitutional law and political history.