Original texts of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and all Amendments, with enough background, examples, and definitions to easily read and understand these documents.   Spin-Free, Easy-to-Understand   The People's Guide to the United States Constitution is an easy-to-read and understand, spin-free guide to our founding documents. Arguments over the Constitution Although we are constantly bombarded with arguments over constitutional issues in the media, surveys show most Americans have not read and understood our Constitution even though it is just 25 pages long. The reason? The language of our Constitution written by our Founding Fathers is over 200 years old with lots of unusual words and legal terms. Essential Historical Context and Important Definitions This book provides the essential historical context and explains important definitions of the language used at the time they were written, so that you can read straight through the original texts and gain confidence in your own understanding of the powerful and exciting agreements written to guarantee your freedom. This book will help answer questions such as:   Are our rights being protected or eroded? - What is the true purpose of government and what are its duties? - Why was the Bill of Rights written?   Protect Your Rights and Liberty Individuals should read this book to protect their rights and liberty and insist their elected officials read and understand the U.S. Constitution. Many have used this book to gain U.S. citizenship. Many home schoolers use it to learn about America, our government and politics. The Constitution Is a Framework for Cooperation The Constitution is a framework for cooperation and is the basis of civics and citizenship. When everyone knows it you'll have millions of people helping to protect your rights in a more harmonious civilization. Protect your rights by encouraging your friends and elected representatives to read the Constitution. The Preamble to Our Constitution Unites Americans with Its Six Purposes The one sentence Preamble to our Constitution unites Americans of all political affiliations, as nearly all Americans agree with the six simple and powerful Purposes of our Federal Government. The Six Simple and Powerful Purposes of Our Federal Government That Nearly All Americans Agree With In order to form a more perfect Union - Establish justice - Insure domestic tranquility - Provide for the common defense - Promote the general welfare - Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity Here is the Preamble in bold letters, with definitions of key words in brackets: We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union [a group of independent states joined together for some specific purpose], establish justice [behavior or treatment based on what is morally right or fair; or, the administration of the law or authority in maintaining this.], insure domestic [refers to one's own country] tranquility [calmness], provide for the common defense, promote the general [concerning all or most people] welfare [prosperity and happiness], and secure the blessings [benefits] of liberty to ourselves and our posterity [all of a person's descendants; all future generations or future mankind], do ordain [officially order] and establish [set up on a permanent basis] this Constitution for the United States of America. "The Constitution - perhaps America's most important document. But what does it actually all mean to the modern, every day America? The People's Guide to the United States Constitution is a thorough and comprehensive guide put in the common terms that everyone can understand, free of the spin artists that readers so often see on political news programs. Presenting the original text of the document and then giving a complete run down to what it really means, it's a must for anyone who wishes to truly understand the United States Constitution." —Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review "It is a book every American should have on his bookshelf to remind him of the rights which our forefathers wanted bestowed on the citizens of this great nation ."—Bert Dohmen, Wellington Letter "...brings something new to the table and will inspire readers to think about their place in democracy." —Whitney Hallberg, Foreward Magazine "...something everyone could enjoy...something everyone could agree on..." —Daily News "I have taken time to go over your book and found it very well done ."—Ron Paul, Former U.S. Congresman What Would America Be Like If Everyone Read and Understood the U.S. Constitution? Survey Shows There Would Be More Respect and Cooperation if Everyone Read and Understood the Constitution I personally went out on the streets and asked people, "Have you read the U.S. Constitution?" Most said no or had read it so long ago, they couldn't remember it. I asked, "Would you like to read the U.S. Constitution?"  Al