TY - BOOK AU - Kluge,Dave TI - The people's guide to the United States Constitution SN - 9781888045222 (pbk.) AV - KF 4550 K66p 2008 U1 - 342.73/02 PY - 2008/// CY - Los Angeles, Calif. PB - Action Publishing KW - Constitutional law KW - United States KW - Popular works KW - Constitutional history KW - Historia constitucional KW - Estados Unidos N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction We the people Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness The purpose of government Ideas and events leading to American independence Timeline of events The declaration of independence Ideas and events leading to the Constitution Summary of the U.S. Constitution The Constitution Amendments to the Constitution Applying the Constitution N2 - "This book provides both the essential historical context and important definitions of the language used at the time they were written, so that you can read straight through the original text and gain confidence in your own understanding of the powerful and exciting agreements written to guarantee your freedom. The Constitution is a framework for cooperation. When everyone knows it you'll have millions of people helping to protect your rights in a more harmonious civilization."--P. 4 book cover ER -