Autorentext

Founding Fathers of the United States (also known as the Framers, Fathers of Our Country, or the Founders) are the political leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence or the United States Constitution, or otherwise participated in the American Revolution as leaders of the Patriots.

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The complete text of the United States Constitution, including all of the amendments. This elegant edition is sure to be prized by Americans of all ages.

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Preamble ["We the people...."] Article I [The Legislative Branch] ..Section 1. [Legislative Power Vested] ..Section 2. [House of Representatives] ..Section 3. [Senate] ..Section 4. [Elections of Senators and Representatives] ..Section 5. [Rules of House and Senate] ..Section 6. [Compensation and Privileges of Members] ..Section 7. [Passage of Bills] ..Section 8. [Scope of Legislative Power] ..Section 9. [Limits on Legislative Power] ..Section 10. [Limits on States] Article II [The Presidency] ..Section 1. [Election, Installation, Removal] ..Section 2. [Presidential Power] ..Section 3. [State of the Union, Receive Ambassadors, Laws Faithfully Executed, Commission Officers] ..Section 4. [Impeachment] Article III [The Judiciary] ..Section 1. [Judicial Power Vested] ..Section 2. [Scope of Judicial Power] ..Section 3. [Treason] Article IV [The States] ..Section 1. [Full Faith and Credit] ..Section 2. [Privileges and Immunities, Extradiction, Fugitive Slaves] ..Section 3. [Admission of States] ..Section 4. [Guarantees to States] Article V [The Amendment Process] Article VI [Legal Status of the Constitution] Article VII [Ratification]