A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties

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Dr. Carson explains the basic principles of the Constitution and the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, and he shows how they relate to our everyday lives. He talks about the checks and balances that are critical to the effective functioning of our democracy and the challenges presented by recent Presidents, Congresses, and the Supreme Court. Dr. Carson then explains how we can get the government to stay true to the original intent of the Founders.  Read more... Abstract: Dr. Carson explains the basic principles of the Constitution and the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, and he shows how they relate to our everyday lives. He talks about the checks and balances that are critical to the effective functioning of our democracy and the challenges presented by recent Presidents, Congresses, and the Supreme Court. Dr. Carson then explains how we can get the government to stay true to the original intent of the Founders Content: Foreword / by Ambassador C. Boyden Gray -- A quick reference guide -- Our guide to freedom -- History of the Constitution -- The Sacred Principles -- We the people -- In order to form a more perfect union -- Establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility -- Provide for the common defense -- Promote the general welfare -- Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity -- The Constitution itself -- Article 1, The legislative branch -- Article 2, The executive branch -- Article 3, The judicial branch -- Articles 4-7 -- The Bill of Rights -- Later amendments -- A call to action -- Appendix: The Constitution of the United States of America.