The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Articles of Confederation, Volume

Jay, John (Author); Hamilton, Alexander (Author); Madison, James (Author)

ISBN 10: 1515436837 / ISBN 13: 9781515436836

Published by Lightning Source LLC 0, LaVergne, TN, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Articles of Confederation, Volume
• Publisher: Lightning Source LLC 0, LaVergne, TN
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515436837
• ISBN 13: 9781515436836
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: New Book

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Synopsis

A collected edition of the foundational documents of the United States, presented in full and in a single volume. This volume brings together the Constitution of the United States of America, including the Bill of Rights and all subsequent amendments; the Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation, providing the primary texts through which the structure and development of the American system of government may be understood.

The documents are presented without alteration, allowing each to be read in its historical and structural context. Together they establish the principles of governance, the framework of federal authority, and the articulation of political independence that have shaped the United States. The progression from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution, and the later addition of amendments, reflects an ongoing process of refinement and interpretation.

This edition serves as a reference for readers seeking direct access to the central texts of American political and legal tradition.

About the Author

The Constitution of the United States (ratified 1788) established the framework of the federal government and remains the supreme law of the land. The Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments define individual liberties and expand constitutional interpretation. The Declaration of Independence (1776) articulates the principles underlying the formation of the nation, while the Articles of Confederation (ratified 1781) represent the first structure of national governance prior to the Constitution.