The preamble and mission of the Constitution

Author(s)

• Taylor, Michael J. C. (Michael Julian Christopher)

Bibliographic Information

The preamble and mission of the Constitution

Michael J.C. Taylor

Peter Lang, c2019

• : hardcover

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-236) and index

Contents of Works

• "In order to form a more perfect union" : the social contract and the reclamation of American independence
• "Establish justice" : impartiality and equity under a federal constitution
• "Insure domestic tranquility" : a unified nation through a balanced government
• "Provide for the common defense" : protecting a new nation under the Constitution
• "Promote the general welfare" : the federal government and the public good
• "To secure the blessings of liberty" : the protection of personal rights in the Constitution

• NCID: BC02161927
• ISBN:
  • 9781433158353
• LCCN: 2018034709
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xlvii, 246 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : KF4550
  • DC23 : 342.73
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Constitutional law -- United States -- Philosophy
  • LCSH : Constitutional history -- United States
  • LCSH : Constitutions -- United States
  • LCSH : Federal government -- United States
  • LCSH : United States -- Politics and government