The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence

In an era when understanding America's founding documents has never been more crucial, this essential pocket edition provides the complete text of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, all Constitutional Amendments, and the Declaration of Independence in an accessible 45-page format. This USA Today bestseller offers Americans of all political persuasions direct access to the foundational principles that established our nation and continue to guide its governance. The Constitution, signed in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, outlines the three branches of federal government and establishes basic citizen rights, while the Declaration of Independence, crafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, articulates the philosophical foundation of American liberty with its assertion that "all men are created equal" with "unalienable Rights." This compact collection brings together the most influential documents in American history, presented exactly as written by the Founding Fathers. Every American should own this authentic record of our nation's founding principles, especially in today's politically charged environment where constitutional literacy remains vital to informed citizenship.