{"product_id":"understanding-the-u-s-constitution-by-its-principles","title":"Understanding the U.S. Constitution by its Principles","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing is a list of things covered in the book that you might not know:\u003cbr\u003eYou can't understand the U.S. Constitution until you understand its principles.\u003cbr\u003eWe-the-people are the sovereign power in America. (Popular Sovereignty)\u003cbr\u003eWe-the-people have unalienable rights.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of our government is to protect our unalienable rights.\u003cbr\u003eStates are sovereign countries limited by only a few Constitutional restrictions.\u003cbr\u003eAmerica is a very special republic. It should not be referred to as a democracy.\u003cbr\u003eLiberty is fragile. With freedom of choice also comes the freedom to self-destruct.\u003cbr\u003eLiving in liberty is hard work. It is slow, cumbersome, and messy. Liberty ain't for sissies.\u003cbr\u003eLiberty demands a moral people - secular morality, or religious morality. \u003cbr\u003eIt is essential that religious and secular people cooperate.\u003cbr\u003eThe foundation of morality - be a good neighbor, be honest, do your share of the work.\u003cbr\u003eThe U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. We-the-people own it.\u003cbr\u003eThe Declaration of Independence principles are the Spirit of the Law.\u003cbr\u003eCommon law, customary law, Biblical law, and traditions are part of Constitutional law.\u003cbr\u003eThe Constitution is a law to contain and control government.\u003cbr\u003eEach State in the Union is a republic.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46410827923666,"sku":"9798350954203","price":12.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_3186f11e-12e5-4909-a9b2-4fa9e966f33a.jpg?v=1763635088","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/understanding-the-u-s-constitution-by-its-principles","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}