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Documents The Declaration of Independence officially declared our independence from British rule. The framers sought to establish the basic principles of freedom which would ultimately result in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. A reading of the Declaration reminds us of our past, and provides a moment for reflection on the present. After reading this document, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, can anyone rightly believe that our current Government falls within the limitations set forth in our Nation's framing documents? Get the complete document in text format by clicking HERE. Get the complete document in word format by clicking HERE. |
 United States Declaration of Independence, |
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The Constitution was
approved by the delegates in 1787 and, by 1788, had been fully
ratified. The Constitution formed the framework for a new system of
government with limitations on the power of the elected and a promise
of freedoms to the People. The founding fathers took great pains to use
plain language without technical terms or legal ambiguities. They
constructed a document which is clear on its face. Although various
Amendments were added at later dates, the basic framework for our
government remains in place--inviolable. If you haven't
read the Constitution--you should. If you
don't know your rights, you cannot demand protection of them or know
when they are being violated. Get the complete
document in text format by clicking HERE. Get the complete document in word format by clicking HERE. |
 Constitution of the United States of America |