Book Guide to The Constitution of the United States

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Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,

Article I

Section 1 All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress
Section 2 The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members
Section 3 The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two
Section 4 The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and
Section 5 Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its
Section 6 The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services,
Section 7 All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the
Section 8 The Congress shall have Power . . . .
Section 9 The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing
Section 10 No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of

Article II

Section 1 The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States
Section 2 The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United
Section 3 He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of
Section 4 The President, Vice-President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be

Article III

Section 1 The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and
Section 2 The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this
Section 3 Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them,

Article IV

Section 1 Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and
Section 2 The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of
Section 3 New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State
Section 4 The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form

Article V The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose

Article VI All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this

Article VII The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the

Signatures

Ratification Resolution In Convention Monday, September 17th. 1787.

Resolution Proposing Bill of Rights Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of

Bill of Rights

Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
Amendment III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the
Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous
Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
Amendment VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty
Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel
Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor

Amendment XI The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to

Amendment XII The Electors shall meet in their respective States and vote by ballot for

Amendment XIII Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment

Amendment XIV

Section 1 All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to
Section 2 Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according
Section 3 No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or Elector
Section 4 The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law,
Section 5 The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation,

Amendment XV The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or

Amendment XVI The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from

Amendment XVII The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each

Amendment XVIII After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture,

Amendment XIX The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or

Amendment XX

Section 1 The terms of the President and Vice-President shall end at noon on the 20th
Section 2 The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting
Section 3 If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President,
Section 4 The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons
Section 5 Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following
Section 6 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified

Amendment XXI The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Amendment XXII No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice,

Amendment XXIII The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall

Amendment XXIV The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or

Amendment XXV

Section 1 In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or
Section 2 Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President, the President
Section 3 Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate
Section 4 Whenever the Vice-President and a majority of either the principal

Amendment XXVI The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age

Amendment XXVII No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and

General

The True Intent of the First American Constitutions of 1776-1791 Book provides the means for the reader to draw their own conclusions by comparing The Declaration of Independence, the first State Constitutions, The Federalist, The Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution in their early American context and content.

Negotiating the Constitution : The Earliest Debates over Original Intent Author: Joseph M. Lynch Adult. Joseph M. Lynch argues that the Constitution was a product of political struggles involving regional interests, economic concerns, and ideology. Receives two favorable professional reviews and one fair review from a reader.

The Idea of Private Law Author: Ernest J. Weinrib Adult. Book analyzes constitution in terms of private costs versus justice. Receives two intesting reviews from legal professional readers, and one of whom agrees and one of whom views the author's position as outdated.

Keeping the People's Liberties : Legislators, Citizens, and Judges As Guardians of Rights Author: John J. Dinan Adult. Author advocates that Citizenry has a role in securing their own rights - "government" does not have a monopoly on that societal funtion. Receives one favorable professional review.

Rights and Duties : Reflections on Our Conservative Constitution Author: Russell Kirk Adult. Author advocates that Citizenry should trace the unwritten roots of the Constitution. Receives one favorable professional review and one favorable review from a reader.

A Practical Companion to the Constitution : How the Supreme Court Has Ruled on Issues from Abortion to Zoning Author: Jethro Koller Lieberman Adult. Receives one favorable professional review and one favorable review from a reader who claims to have taken a class taught by the author.

Our Peculiar Security : The Written Constitution and Limited Government (Studies in American Constitutionalism) Eugene W. Hickok (Editor), Gary L. McDowell, Philip J. Costopoulos Adult. No professional description/review or reader reviews, but title is listed because the editor is a contributor to another book which advocates judicial restraint.

Broken Badge: The Silencing of a Federal Agent A book detailing a recent Serpico at the Federal level.

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution With Supplement/Red If price is any indication, this is an extensive reference to the Constitution. Listed here for that reason. I have not seen it and there is no on-line review. If interested, contact Amazon.com staff for more info. More info to be posted here when found. Levy, the author of this work, is associated as author or editor of over 40 titles related to the Constitution. Click the hyperlink at the beginning of this listing and then the "Levy" hyperlink on Amazon.com's site to see the very impressive list of his work.

For the People : What the Constitution Really Says About Your Rights Book advocates a populist (people power or Citizen power as opposed to official or bureaucratic power) view of the Constitution. The on-line reviews (one slightly unfavorable, two favorable) of this title make interesting reading as well. Authors: Akhil Reed Amar, Alan Hirsch. Adult level.

American Constitution : It's Origin and Development Authors: Alfred Hinsey Kelly, Herman Belz, Winfred A. Harbison. Book is highly rated by a reader.

We the People : The Constitution of the United States of America Author: Peter Spier Children 4 - 8. Book is favorably reviewed.

Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,

ARTICLE I

Article I Section 1.1 All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress

Article I Section 2.1 The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen

Article I Section 2.2 No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the

Article I Section 2.3 Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the

Article I Section 2.4 When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the

Article I Section 2.5 The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other

Article IV Section 4.1 The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union

A Republic, Not an Empire Author: Patrick, J. Buchanan Adult. Has 98 (10/17/99) and growing (rapidly) reader reviews. Even if you have no intention of buying the book, if you're here, you'll probably find skimming the reader reviews worthwhile. Has three professional reviews.

American Republicanism : Roman Ideology in the United States Constitution Author: M. N. S. Sellers 349 pages, Adult. Has on-line card catalog description and one professional review. Author concludes, based on ratification debates, that Romans contributed more to American concept of Republicanism than did English.

ARTICLE V

Article V Section 1.1 The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall

Amending America : If We Love the Constitution So Much, Why Do We Keep Trying to Change It? Authors: Richard B. Bernstein, Jerome Agel. Adult. 396 pages. Two good professional reviews.

ARTICLE VI

Article VI Paragraph 1 All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into,
Article VI Paragraph 2 This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States
Article VI Paragraph 3 The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and

The Godless Constitution : The Case Against Religious Correctness Authors: Isaac Kramnick, R. Laurence Moore Adult. Book is highly reviewed by Booklist plus 3 readers, one of whom is a former student of Kramnick.

See also Amendment I.

ARTICLE VII

Article VII Paragraph 1 The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States,
Article VII Paragraph 2 Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the

Signatures

Ratification Resolution
Paragraph 1 In Convention Monday, September 17th. 1787.
Paragraph 2 Resolved, That the preceding Constitution be laid before the United States
Paragraph 3 Resolved, That it is the Opinion of this Convention, that as soon as the
Signatures By the Unanimous Order of the Convention.

Resolution Proposing Bill of Rights
Paragraph 1 Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New-York,
Paragraph 2 THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their
Paragraph 3 RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
Paragraph 4 ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United
Signatures FREDERICK AUGUSTUS MUHLENBERG

Bill of Rights, General Titles
The Bill of Rights : Original Meaning and Current Understanding Author: Eugene W. Hickok Adult. Not reviewed or described; however, author contributes to another book that advocates judicial restraint.
The Complete Bill of Rights : The Drafts, Debates, Sources, and Origins Editor: Neil H. Cogan Adult. Has on-line description, but no reader or professional reviews.
In Our Defense : The Bill of Rights in Action Each article of the Bill of Rights is addressed in a separate chapter. At least one court case is presented for each article, including the little-used Amendment III. In the case of Amendment II, one decision favoring gun rights advocates is presented, and another is presented favoring gun control advocates. Most memorable in this title is an account of FBI interference in an antiwar demonstration during the 60's. The details of this episode should be provided to anyone who still trusts "our" government. Text is clearly written and easy to read. Authors: Ellen Alderman, Caroline Kennedy. Adult. I have read this book and highly recommend it. It also receives one other favorable review by another reader.
The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction Written by Constitutional scholar (Law/Yale) Akhil Reed Amar. Has 11 highly favorable reader reviews and professional descriptions/reviews.
The Bill of Rights and Roman Law : A Comparative Study Author: Joseph Plescia. Adult. Book is listed because title mentions influence of Roman law on Constitution. See also Article IV Section 4.1.

AMENDMENT I
Paragraph 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or

John Peter Zenger Young Defender of a Free Press This (and all other titles related to Zenger) title is out of print. However, this is a landmark 1st amendment event, so any worthwhile listing of books related to the 1st amendment should includeat least one reference to it.
Out of Tune : Listening to the First Amendment Author: John Frohnmayer. Adult. According to the single professional review (favorable), this book addresses all five guarantees stated in the first amendment. Before clicking on the link, can you name those five guarantees?

No Liberty for License : The Forgotten Logic of the First Amendment Authors: David Lowenthal, Harvey C. Mansfield. Adult. Receives two favorable reviews, one professional, other from reader.

Faith and Freedom : Religious Liberty in America (A Critical Issue) Authors: Marvin E. Frankel, Eric Foner. Adult. Receives two favorable reviews.
See also Article VI Paragraph 3

AMENDMENT II
Paragraph 1 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,

To Keep and Bear Arms : The Origins of an Anglo-American Right Author: Joyce Lee Malcolm. Adult. Is favorably reviewed by four readers.

Gun Control and the Constitution : Sources and Explorations on the Second Amendment Author: Robert J. Cottrol. Adult. Is favorably reviewed by two readers.

AMENDMENT III
Paragraph 1 No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the

The Third Amendment Author: Burnham Holmes . out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT IV
Paragraph 1 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and

Individual Right V. Social Needs (Issue and Debate) Author: Ted Gottfried. High School. Title receives 4 reviews from professional reviewers. No reader reviews as of 10/17/99

The Transparent Society : Will Technology Force Us to Choose Between Privacy and Freedom? The 14 reader reviews are worth a click. Author: David Brin. Adult. Title also receives 4 reviews from professional reviewers.

The Limits of Privacy The 5 reader reviews are worth a click. Author: Amitai Etzioni. Adult. Title also receives 4 reviews from professional reviewers.

The End of Privacy Author: Charles J. Sykes. Adult. Title receives 2 favorable reviews from professional reviewers.

The Right to Privacy Authors: Ellen Alderman, Caroline Kennedy. Adult. Title receives 8 favorable reviews from readers.

AMENDMENT V
Paragraph 1 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous

The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination : Its Origins and Development I suppose the most amazing thing about this title is the fact that an entire book could be written about a single clause ( . . . nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself . . .) in the Constitution. This privilege has existed in some form since the 12 century. Book is well reviewed to the effect - "promises to become the definitive history of the subject. "

AMENDMENT VI
Paragraph 1 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy

The Sixth Amendment Author Eden Force out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT VII
Paragraph 1 In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty

The Seventh Amendment Author Lila E. Summer out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT VIII
Paragraph 1 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel

The Eighth Amendment (The American Heritage: History of the Bill of Rights Series) out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT IX
Paragraph 1 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be

Against the Imperial Judiciary : The Supreme Court Vs. the Sovereignty of the People Author: Matthew J. Franck No reviews, but title is promising, especially phrase "Sovereignty of the People".

The Ninth Amendment : Preservation of the Constitutional Mind (Distinguished Studies in American Legal and Constitutional History, 24) Author: Stephen K. Shaw No reviews, but title is promising.

The Ninth Amendment and the Politics of Creative Jurisprudence : Disparaging the Fundamental Right of Popular Control Author: Marshall L. Derosa Adult. Title currently has no reader reviews, but receives one favorable professional review.

Rights Retained by the People : The History and Meaning of the Ninth Amendment Author: Randy E. Barnett Adult. Title has no reader reviews and only one professional review.

Silent Rights : The Ninth Amendment and the Constitution's Unenumerated Rights Author: Calvin R. Massey Adult.

The Ninth Amendment (The American Heritage : History of the Bill of Rights Series) Author: Philip A. Klinkner Adult. Link to on-line interview with author may provide insight into likely book contents. Otherwise, title is not reviewed or described.

AMENDMENT X
Paragraph 1 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor

The Tenth Amendment (The American Heritage History of the Bill of Rights) Author: Judith Adams Adult. Has card catalog entry but no reader reviews.

AMENDMENT XI
Paragraph 1 The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to

AMENDMENT XII
Paragraph 1 The Electors shall meet in their respective States and vote by ballot for

The Electoral College and the Constitution Author: Robert M. Hardaway. Adult. Book receives two favorable professional reviews.

AMENDMENT XIII
AMENDMENT XIII Section 1.1 Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a
AMENDMENT XIII Section 2.1 Congress shall have power to enforce this article by

AMENDMENT XIV

AMENDMENT XIV Section 1.1 All persons born or naturalized in the United States,

Equal Protection (Exploring the Constitution) Author: Darien A. McWhirter. High School, College level. Has factual, non-commital review.

AMENDMENT XIV Section 2.1 Representatives shall be apportioned among the several

AMENDMENT XIV Section 3.1 No person shall be a Senator or Representative in

AMENDMENT XIV Section 4.1 The validity of the public debt of the United States,

AMENDMENT XIV Section 5.1 The Congress shall have power to enforce,

AMENDMENT XV

AMENDMENT XV Section 1.1 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not

AMENDMENT XV Section 2.1 The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by

AMENDMENT XVI
Paragraph 1 The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from

XVI, the Constitution's income tax amendment was not ratified Author: Burton Linne. out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT XVII
Paragraph 1 The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each
Paragraph 2 When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the
Paragraph 3 This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term

AMENDMENT XVIII

The Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments : Alcohol--Prohibition and Repeal Author: Eileen Lucas. Young Adult. Has factual, non-commital review.

AMENDMENT XVIII Section 1.1 After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture,

AMENDMENT XVIII Section 2.1 The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce

AMENDMENT XVIII Section 3.1 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as

AMENDMENT XIX
Paragraph 1 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or
Paragraph 2 Congress shall have power to enforce this Article by appropriate

AMENDMENT XX

AMENDMENT XX Section 1.1 The terms of the President and Vice-President shall end

AMENDMENT XX Section 2.1 The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year,

AMENDMENT XX Section 3.1 If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the

AMENDMENT XX Section 4.1 The Congress may by law provide for the case of the

AMENDMENT XX Section 5.1 Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of

AMENDMENT XX Section 6.1 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been

AMENDMENT XXI

Ratification of the twenty-first amendment to the Constitution of the United States; State convention records and laws Author Everett Somerville Brown out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT XXI Section 1.1 The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution

AMENDMENT XXI Section 2.1 The transportation or importation into any State,

AMENDMENT XXI Section 3.1 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been

AMENDMENT XXII

AMENDMENT XXII Section 1.1 No person shall be elected to the office of the President

AMENDMENT XXII Section 2.1 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been

AMENDMENT XXIII

AMENDMENT XXIII Section 1.1 The District constituting the seat of Government of the

AMENDMENT XXIII Section 1.2 A number of electors of President and Vice-President

AMENDMENT XXIII Section 2.1 The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by

AMENDMENT XXIV

AMENDMENT XXIV Section 1.1 The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any

AMENDMENT XXIV Section 2.1 The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by

AMENDMENT XXV

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment out of print title related to this amendment.

AMENDMENT XXV Section 1.1 In case of the removal of the President from office or of

Papers on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment Author: Kenneth W. Thompson Adult. by six medical experts

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment : Its Complete History and Applications Author: John D. Feerick Adult. Has card catalog entry, but no reader reviews.

AMENDMENT XXV Section 2.1 Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the

AMENDMENT XXV Section 3.1 Whenever the President transmits to the President pro

AMENDMENT XXV Section 4.1 Whenever the Vice-President and a majority of either the

AMENDMENT XXV Section 4.2 Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President

AMENDMENT XXVI

AMENDMENT XXVI Section 1.1 The right of citizens of the United States, who are

AMENDMENT XXVI Section 2.1 The Congress shall have the power to enforce this

AMENDMENT XXVII
Paragraph 1 No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and

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Index

General

ARTICLE I

ARTICLE II

ARTICLE III

ARTICLE IV

ARTICLE V

ARTICLE VI

ARTICLE VII

Signatures

Ratification Resolution

Resolution Proposing Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights, General Titles

AMENDMENT I

AMENDMENT II

AMENDMENT III

AMENDMENT IV

AMENDMENT V

AMENDMENT VI

AMENDMENT VII

AMENDMENT VIII

AMENDMENT IX

AMENDMENT X

AMENDMENT XI

AMENDMENT XII

AMENDMENT XIII

AMENDMENT XIV

AMENDMENT XV

AMENDMENT XVI

AMENDMENT XVII

AMENDMENT XVIII

AMENDMENT XIX

AMENDMENT XX

AMENDMENT XXI

AMENDMENT XXII

AMENDMENT XXIII

AMENDMENT XXIV

AMENDMENT XXV

AMENDMENT XXVI

AMENDMENT XXVII