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Pocket Edition of the original Constitution of the United States (with Index), and Declaration of Independence.

The National Center for Constitutional Studies has printed a special edition copy of The Constitution of the United States that has been proofed word for word against the original Constitution housed in the Archives in Washington, D.C. It is identical in spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

This 52-page pocket sized booklet contains The Constitution of the United States (including The Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27) and The Declaration of Independence.

On the front cover there is a picture of George Washington holding a quill in his hand, inviting each of us to pledge our commitment to The Constitution of the United States by maintaining and promoting its standard of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.

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Founding Fathers of the United States, also known as the Framers, Fathers of Our Country, or the Founders, are those political leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence and/or the United States Constitution or otherwise participated in the American Revolution as leaders of the Patriots.

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Paperback: 52 pages
Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studies; Second Edition, 2015 Printing edition (January 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0880801441
ISBN-13: 978-0880801447
Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 0.1 x 6.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2,791 customer reviews)
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Ignore the morons who comment on the constitution and not on the product, which is this compilation.

ByKevin the Lawyeron November 8, 2009

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Unlike the half-wits who are commenting on the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation, I will be commenting on the publishers (Wilder Publications & A&D Publishing) compilation of the documents. DO NOT buy this publication. The publisher inserted "notes" all over the place. I don't know if it was an accident in the copying of the documents from one format to another but it detracts from the text. And, this is absolutely brilliant, it inserted the following disclaimer: "This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today..." Really Wilder! that is your view of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

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Awful editing, politically-correct disclaimer, a bit of a travesty

Bymcdopperon March 28, 2009

Format: Paperback

When I refer to the awful editing, I am, of course, not talking about the archaic spelling of some of the words which should remain spelled like they were in the original documents, I am referring to words like "note," or "history" that were sprinkled about in The Constitution. Article 6 of the Constitution appears twice in differing fonts. It is a nightmare of editorial proportions. Additionally on the copyright page there is a disclaimer telling us about how if the documents were written today, they would be more politically correct, and blah-blah (others have commented so I won't quote the bit.)

I would have only given this one star, but it contained a copy of The Articles of Confederation, as well as The Constitution and The Declaration of Independence, so, for convenience-sake I'm bumping it to 2 stars.

Awful, awful editing...totally unnecessary and frankly insulting disclaimer. Find another publisher if you wish to buy these documents.

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This is the version to get - don't be mislead by the comments (BUT see update)

ByCRCaton August 2, 2016

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This version is annotated by Richard Beeman, a genuine, non-ideological constitutional scholar. It is NOT the right wing/Skousen/LDS version described in many of the critical comments. For some reason, Amazon has applied the same set of comments to multiple versions of the Constitution, which makes it virtually impossible to determine which ones are worth buying - and reading.

This version is well worth buying and reading, and reading again. In addition to the text of the original documents, it offers excellent historical context including a discussion of how the various articles and amendments have been interpreted by courts (not ideologues) through the years. It's a very valuable resource.

UPDATE: In a comment to this review, RedRocks explains that if you try to order the paperback version of this Penguin guide, you'll actually get the Skousen/LDS version instead. (My brother confirmed this.) Kindle orders get the correct Penguin version. Amazon needs to correct this - RedRocks has complained about it before but Amazon has done nothing.

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Publisher tells us how to interpret the constitution!

ByChester Joneson January 12, 2010

Format: Paperback

Disclaimer from the publisher;

"This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. Parents might wish to discuss with their children how views on race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations have changed since this book was written before allowing them to read this classic work."

Buy a copy of the Constitution from another publisher!

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BySilence BeGoodon October 31, 2008

Format: Paperback

This Constitution is published by Wilder Publications. The copyright page says this:

"This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. Parents might wish to discuss with their children how views on race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations have changed since this book was written before allowing them to read this classic work."

I don't know what to make of that. If it says what I think it says I think I want a Constitution from another publisher! That statement seems to say that the Publisher is telling us how to read it! They are saying that it's principles couldn't possibly mean the same thing today! What arrogance! I hope they don't mean these things but how can I not come to these conclusions?

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The disclaimer at the beginning is a disgrace to the Constitution

ByD Lon May 19, 2010

Format: Paperback

Read no further than this quote on page 3:

' "This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today..."

SERIOUSLY? Are the publishers at Wilder REALLY THAT INCOMPETENT???

I wouldn't take a copy of this publication if you GAVE IT TO ME. DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!!!

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Perfect Pocket or Briefcase Reference

ByJeffrey B. Klauson March 22, 2006

Format: Paperback

I have always been looking for a reference copy of the U.S. Consitution to carry with me. For me this volume is that reference. This volume is compact, well laid out, and contains no unwanted extraneous materials.

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The Supreme Law of the Land v. The "progressive" Moronic Publishers

ByJohnon April 23, 2010

Format: Paperback

Basically the publishers, or publishing company, included a small paragraph on the copyright page. It states: "This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. Parents might wish to discuss with their children how views on race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations have changed since this book was written before allowing them to read this classic work"

Since when is the Constitution, a living document, or the Declaration of Independence a classic work to be read and admired the same way as the Iliad or The Republic would be? The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence never change with the times and should always be considered FIRST when debating about governmental or societal issues.

The paragraph included in this collection is sickening and frankly, horrifying. Whomever teaches children about their country and freedoms should never compromise these documents in the vain guise of "political correctness" or not wanting to offend someones poor little feelings.

The only way to protect freedom, individualism, and security is to continually and unceasingly judge any act of government or governmental officials based on how well they know and abide by the Constitution. When people compromise their rights for any reason whatsoever, tyranny and oppression will soon follow.

So find a better copy of these documents and drive these worm-ridden publishers out into the darkness.

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Curious disclaimer. Excessive notation.

I find it peculiar that this publisher felt it necessary to include a disclaimer in the front pages warning parents that they may want to explain to their children how the doc's.Read more

Published on May 11, 2010 by B. Peterson

Shame on Amazon

This is sad and there is no reason Amazon should be selling any of this companies work. Wilder publishing acts as if this work is the same as Mark Twain or Poe and their remarks...Read more

Published on June 8, 2010 by Common Sense

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Published on June 6, 2010 by Teri

This is the one you want

Large font easy to read. No Skousen nut case seditionist commentary. Just as it was written by the founders.

Published 6 months ago by Lydia Kagen

A travesty

I concur with the others who've pointed out that any book that writes off our Founding Documents as "A classic work" as if it were some useless novel written hundreds of years...Read more

Published on June 5, 2010 by Michael J. Burke

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