This book is a compilation of America’s founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all of the Amendments, as well as Common Sense by Thomas Paine and selected articles from The Federalist Papers. The documents were originally written by Founding Fathers and other Revolutionary War-era figures including Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Thomas Paine. The works have been carefully edited for readability in this compilation, which includes updated spellings and mechanics.
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CONTENTS
A Note From the Editors… p. v
THE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- The Declaration of Independence… p. 3
- The Constitution of the United States of America… p. 11
- The Bill of Rights (The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America)… p. 30
- Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America (Amendments 11 – 27)… p. 33
COMMON SENSE;
- Introduction…. p. 47
- Of the Origin and Design of Government in General, With Concise Remarks on the English Constitution…. p. 49
- Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession…. p. 56
- Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs…. p. 66
- Of the Present Ability of America, with Some Miscellaneous Reflexions…. p. 84
- Appendix…. p. 96
SELECTIONS FROM THE FEDERALIST
PAPERS
- Preface… p. 113
- FEDERALIST NO. 1… p. 114
General Introduction
Alexander Hamilton
- FEDERALIST NO. 6… p. 120
Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States
Alexander Hamilton
- FEDERALIST NO. 7… p. 127
The Same Subject Continued
Alexander Hamilton
- FEDERALIST NO. 9… p. 134
The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
Alexander Hamilton
- FEDERALIST NO. 10… p. 141
The Same Subject Continued
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 39… p. 150
The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 41… p. 158
General View of the Powers Conferred by the Constitution
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 42… p. 169
The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 43… p. 178
The Same Subject Continued
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 46… p. 179
The Influence of the State and Federal Government Compared
James Madison
- FEDERALIST NO. 51… p. 190
The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments
James Madison
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