http://www.america.govpublications/books/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-of-america-with-explanatory-notes/book.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-of-america-with-explanatory-notes/book/july-2004_html_html This illustrated publication includes the complete text of the U.S. Constitution (preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments), as well an updated introduction and explanatory notes by J.W. Peltason, author of Understanding the Constitution and Government by the People. The introduction includes sections explaining how the Constitution set up the U.S. federal system, the background to the Constitutional Convention and how the participants arrived at a final version of the document, its ratification, and sections on the call for a Bill of Rights and the need for additional amendments over the years. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-of-america-with-explanatory-notes/book/july-2004_html_html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:43:09 -0400