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Pocket Constitution (Text from the U.S. Bicentennial Commission Edition) |  | Author: Delegates of the Constitutional Convention
Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studies
Category: Book
List Price: $1.50
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Seller: leesthings
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 6663
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 52
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 3.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 0880801441
EAN: 9780880801447
ASIN: 0880801441
Publication Date: January 1, 2005
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Product Description
This is for 1 pocket size edition of The Constitution of the United States that has been proofed word for word against the original Constitution housed in the Archives in Washington, D.C. It is identical in spelling, capitalization and punctuation. This Pocket Constitution also includes the Bill of Rights, Amendments 11-27, The Declaration of Independence, and a complete index of the Constitution. Total of 46 pages. measures 3.2" wide X 6.5" tall
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Pocket COnstitution, Bicentineal Paperback Review. August 14, 2010
Sk Williams (Tennessee.)
This is the type of Product that is usually rated based upon the quality of the Book itself rather than its contents, because the Contents, whether you agree with them or not, are a part of Cultural Heritage and History. It makes little sense to rate the Constitution itself, for most Americans would gladly give it Five Stars, all based upon Romantic Notions and Sentimentality. This document above all else defines what it means to be an American, and is thus awarded a sort of reverence few other Texts can rival. On this alone it will be Rated highly. Others who dislike it strongly enough to give it One Star will usually have equally Political or Cultural Motives behind such a Review.
It doesn't matter, though, as this is a Historical and Cultural Document, and is still the Supreme Law of the United States of America as a Federal Union, so Irrespective of how you feel about the Document, its important and should be read, especially if you are an American.
So I'll review the actual Physical Book instead.
It has a thin, lightweight paper cover, which is both advantageous to it and a Drawback. It makes it light weight and easy to open, but isn't Durable and would bend easily in a pocket, or over repeated use. The book itself is just Stapled together, but as its mainly a sort of Pamphlet this is not a Criticism. Still, this Pocket Constitution will not stand up to vigorous Wear and tear but is Easy to Read. The Picture on the Front showing (I may be wrong) George Washington is also lively.
The paper itself, though, it firm and sturdy, and a nice resin to make it Endure. The Print Quality is also sharp and well defined, making it easy to read, though the Font Size is smaller than usual to forewarn.
This Volume includes, as an Appendix, the Declaration of Independence. A part of me wishes that this was included First. I realise it's a sort of Bonus Feature to this Volume, but it was written first. Still, it's a nice addition, and adds even more Historical Value to this Volume.
It also is a nice, small, travel-sized text perfect for tucking away in a briefcase, in a book like a Bible perhaps, or in a pocket for the man on the Go. Yes women can carry it too, especially after the 19th Amendment. It'll fit in a Purse too!
Overall I rate this a 4 Star text, because I do wish the Cover was a bit re Sturdy. Still, it's a great Constitution for a Reasonable Price.
Great value for a great document June 2, 2010
N. Berry (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The only knock that I have is that it's not really "pocket sized" in that it is 6.3 inches high. Granted, that could probably fit ok in the inside pocket on a sports coat or something, but as far as going in a dress shirt pocket, the one published by the Cato Institute The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of Americais much better.
But again, for $1.50 it's a value you can't beat. I should probably buy a copy to mail to my Congressmen since they have all apparently lost track of their own version.
 Every US citizen should have this on hand! April 8, 2010
Lee Wulff (NC, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
We have enjoyed being citizens of the best country in the world. But now much is being done that has never been done before. We all need to be very well informed so that our nation will remain as the founders fought for our constition. A way of life is being threatened and our children and grandchildren may not have the rights, freedoms and responsibilities that has been the norm for our lives and all our parents, grandparents on back have lived and died to protect.
Wonderful!! Never Forget!! March 17, 2010
Holly J. Saunders (Fiddletown, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wonderful document. One of a kind in human history. History is full of tyrants. This book reminds us why The United States of America IS special!!!!
Corrections to previous reviews March 1, 2010
blackhat (California)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Just to correct the previous critiques.
The person on the cover of this book is George Washington, not Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson looked NOTHING like that! Nor did Madison, Adams or Hamilton! Note the characteristic set of the jaw....
As to the suggestion that the Amazon description implies that Jefferson composed the Constitution: as I understand the language, they are saying that when Jefferson was President - he caused (produced) copies of the Constitution to be made available, in something like this format.
This is fine little booklet at a great price. And while I like the looks and size of the classic little red CATO Institute book, this one is actually much easier to open and to read. It has better page margins and slightly larger type. And it's also slightly thinner for slipping into a pocket.
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