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THE LIVING U.S. CONSTITUTION SECOND REVISED EDITION "Our Constitution is so simple and practical that it is possible always to meet extraordinary needs by changes in emphasis and arrangement without loss of essential form. "-Franklin D. Roosevelt The U.S. Constitution is the greatest code of law ever writ ten, the culmination of man's historic search for individual freedom, within a self-governing republic. There is no other document quite like it anywhere in history. This second revised edition is an important asset in a true understanding of our Constitution. It includes the background story of its cre ation, character sketches of its signers, and Supreme Court decisions that show changes in its interpretations. An essen tial section is the full and comprehensive index that contains detailed references and interpretive cross-references to every topic in the Constitution, even to subjects that are implied rather than specifically stated. With this guide, the reader can qufckly discover what the Constitution says on any given point. 8 MENTOR (0451) READINGS IN U.S. IDSTORY 0 A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by Richard D. Heffner. A unique collectio�35 important documents that have shaped America's history, with a commentary showin& their significance. (624130-$4.95)* 0 THE FEDERALIST PAPERS edited and with an lntroductiOR by Clinto11 Rossiter. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, the Federalist Papers defended the concept of a str0ng central govern ment with their arguments in favor of the Constitution. Scholars have long regarded this woril as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. (625412-$4.95)* 0 THE ANTI-FEDERALIST PAPERS edited and with III Introduction by Ralph Kecham. Revealing the dissenting opinions of such statesmen as Patrick Henry and John OeWitt, who saw in the Federalist Papers threats to rights and liberties so recently won from England, the Anti-Federalist Papers represent an important contribution to the American political tradition. (625250-$4.95)* 0 THE LIVING U.S. CONSTITUTION by Saul -l Padom. A comprehensive, expanded, and completely updated guide to understanding the Constitution and the men who framed it. Includes the complete text of the Constitution with an informative Index; historic Supreme Court decisions; and new precedent-setting cases concerning civil liberties. Second Revised Edition. (621743-$4.95) *Prices sli&htly higher in Canada lluy them at your local bookstor, or un this connnl11t coup111 fer 1rderl111, NEW AMEIIICAN LIIIRAltY, P.O. llo� 119, 11eraenfield, New Jersey 01121 Please send me the books I have checked above. I am enclosln1 $, ___ (please add $1.00 to this order to cover postage and handllng). Send check or money order-no cash or C.0.0.'s. Prices and numbers subject to change without notice. Name ____________________ Address, ___________________ Clty, _______ stat"'-------'IP Cod,,.__ ___ Allow 4·6 weeks for delivery. This offer Is subject to withdrawal without notice. THE LIVING U.S. CONSTITUTION STORY •TEXT LEADING SUPREME COURT DECISIONS FULLY INDEXED GUIDE PEN PORTRAITS OF THE SIGNERS Presented with Historical Notes by SAULK.PADOVER Second Revised Edition by JACOB W. LANDYNSKI The New School for Social Research COMPLETELY UPDATED AND ENLARGED ® A MENTOR BOOK NEW AMEAICAN LIBAAAV NEW YORK AND SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO Copyright© 1983 by Margaret F. Padover Copyright© 1953, 1968 by Saul K. Padover All rights reserved Library of Congress Catalog Card number: 82-61770 MENTOlt TRADEMARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. AND FOllEIGN COUNTltlU REGISTERED TRADEMARK-MARCA REGJSTRADA HECHO EN CHICAGO, U.S.A. SIGNET, SIGNET CLASSIC, MENTOR, ONYX, PLUME, MERIDIAN AND NAL BooKs are published in the United States by NAL PENGUIN INC., 1633 Broadway, New York, New York 10019, in Canada by The New American Library of Canada Limited, 81 Mack Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario MlL IMS First Printing, March, 1982 (Second Revised Edition) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II PRINTED IN TIIE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MYRIAM AND OUR CHILDRENS ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I wish to thank my graduate research assistant at the New School for Social Research, Ms. Carolyn Weinstock, for her extensive and valuable help in the preparation of the manuscript; my former research assistant, Mr. Roger McDonald, for his many constructive suggestions; and Mr. Joseph J. Esposito, my editor at NAL, a thorough professional.