Kluge, Dave. <br/><br/>
The people's guide to the United States Constitution / 
Dave Kluge ; [illustrations by Allen Harris]. 
 - New, fully rev. and expanded ed. 
 - Los Angeles, Calif. :  Action Pub.,  c2008. 
 - 218 p. :  ill. ;  21 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-205) and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- We the people -- Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness -- The purpose of government -- Ideas and events leading to American independence -- Timeline of events -- The declaration of independence -- Ideas and events leading to the constitution -- Summary of the U.S. Constitution -- Amendments to the Constitution -- Applying the Constitution -- Appendix -- Glossary. 
<br/><br/> "This book provides both the essential historical context and important definitions of the language used at the time they were written, so that you can read straight through the original text and gain confidence in your own understanding of the powerful and exciting agreements written to guarantee your freedom. The Constitution is a framework for cooperation. When everyone knows it you'll have millions of people helping to protect your rights in a more harmonious civilization."--P. 4 book cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781888045222 (pbk.) 1888045221 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Constitutional law--United States--Popular works.<br/>Constitutional history--United States--Popular works.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KF4550.Z9  / K66p 2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>342.73/02