The Constitution and the Bill of Rights presents the foundation documents of the United States government, as told through the original documents and the words of the framers. This volume includes background material, summaries of the important Articles and Amendments, vocabulary, activities, and comparison with the Iroquois Constitution. This is an excellent summary of the United States Constitution and the philosophy behind it. Students gain an understanding of the issues involved in the creation and ratification of the Constitution as well as the guarantees of th Bill of Rights and their continuing significance.
