About America

For readers interested in the study of this historic

document and its relevance to contemporary democratic

government, this publication offers the complete, authoritative

text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the other

amendments ratified since the first 10. It includes an essay

on the historical developments that led to the convening of the

Constitutional Convention, the disputes and compromises among

the delegates, and the ratification and amendment process.

Finally, it also provides explanatory notes for the text of the Constitution and its 27 amendments.