Understanding The U.S. Constitution by its principles covers fifteen easy to understand Constitutional principles in the form of a catechism. This is how the common people and school children studied it in the early days. If you have ever embarked on a study of The Constitution and quickly given up because it is too hard, don't feel bad. Today, even the most educated and expert Constitutional scholars and lawyers can't agree on what it says or how it should operate.
The fifteen principles covered in this book give clarity to every facet of The Constitution so that a fourth grader can easily understand it. You will not be disappointed as an adult either.
The book also provides analysis of current usage of each principle along with commentary. It also includes an appendix listing all of the powers granted to the government by The Constitution, and another providing the Constitutional powers, restrictions and obligations of the States.
After you have read this book, you will know more about The Constitution of the United States than most of the people representing you in Washington D.C and most public servants who take an oath to uphold The Constitution.
Following is a list of things covered in the book that you might not know:
You can't understand the U.S. Constitution until you understand its principles.
We-the-people are the sovereign power in America. (Popular Sovereignty)
We-the-people have unalienable rights.
The purpose of our government is to protect our unalienable rights.
States are sovereign countries limited by only a few Constitutional restrictions.
America is a very special republic. It should not be referred to as a democracy.
Liberty is fragile. With freedom of choice also comes the freedom to self-destruct.
Living in liberty is hard work. It is slow, cumbersome, and messy. Liberty ain't for sissies.
Liberty demands a moral people - secular morality, or religious morality.
It is essential that religious and secular people cooperate.
The foundation of morality - be a good neighbor, be honest, do your share of the work.
The U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. We-the-people own it.
The Declaration of Independence principles are the Spirit of the Law.
Common law, customary law, Biblical law, and traditions are part of Constitutional law.
The Constitution is a law to contain and control government.
Each State in the Union is a republic.