Angels Human Trust - U S CONSTITUTION

The U S CONSTITUTION - introduced in Philadelphia, PA during the summer of 1787  (by 9 of the 12 States),
and, ... after ratification (all 12 States), .... signed September 17, 1787
                                New Hampshire - Massachusetts - Connecticut - New York - New Jersey -Pennsylvania -
                                             Delaware - Maryland - Virginia - N. Carolina - S. Carolina - Georgia
A Closer Look....
The Original Document - 4 pages ....

A great website for downloaing all US FOUNDING DOCUMENTS...  

(click image)

U S CONSTITUTION

          Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and 
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America.

Article 1 - The Legislative Branch
Section 1 - The Legislature
Section 2 - The House
Section 3 - The Senate
Section 4 - Elections, Meetings
Section 5 - Membership, Rules, Journals, Adjournment
Section 6 - Compensation
Section 7 - Revenue Bills, Legislative Process, Presidential Veto
Section 8 - Powers of Congress
Section 9 - Limits on Congress
Section 10 - Powers Prohibited by States
Article 2 - The Executive Branch
            Section 1 - The President
            Section 2 - Civilian Power Over Military, Cabinet,pardon Power, Appointments
            Section 3 - State of the Union, Convening Congress
            Section 4 - Disqualification
Article 3 - The Judicial Branch
            Section 1 - Judicial Powers
            Section 2 - Trial by Jury, Original Jurisdiction, Jury Trials
            Section 3 - Treason
Article 4 - The States
            Section 1 - Each State to Honor all Others
            Section 2 - State Citizens
            Section 3 - New States
            Section 4 - Republican Government
                   Article 5 - Amendment
                   Article 6 - Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
                   Article 7 - Ratification
                                   Signatories
              Amendments
                               a/k/a  Bill of Rights (1st 10 Amendments)
                Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press. Expression   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 3 - Quartering of Soldiers   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 6 - Right to  Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 9 - Construction of Constitution   (rat. 1791)
                 Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People   (rat. 1791)
                             ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~       
                 Amendment 11 - Judicial Limits   (rat. 1795)
                 Amendment 12 - Choosing the President, Vice-President   (rat. 1804)
                 Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished   (rat. 1865)
                 Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights   (rat. 1868)
                 Amendment 15 - Race-No Bar to Vote   (rat. 1870)
                 Amendment 16 - Status of Income Tax Clarified   (rat. 1913)
                 Amendment 17 - Senators Elected by Popular Vote   (rat. 1913)
                 Amendment 18 - Liquor Abolished   (rat. 1919)
                 Amendment 19 - Women's Suffrage   (rat. 1920)
                 Amendment 20 - Presidential, Congressional Terms   (rat.1933)
                 Amendment 21 - Amendment 18 repealed   (rat.1933)
                 Amendment 22 - Presidential Term Limits   (rat. 1951)
                 Amendment 23 - Presidential Vote for District of Columbia   (rat. 1961)
                 Amendment 24 - Poll Taxes Barred   (rat. 1964)
                 Amendment 25 - Presidential Disability and Succession   (rat. 1967)
                 Amendment 26 - Voting Age Set to 18 Years   (rat. 1971)
                 Amendment 27 - Limiting Changes to Congressional Pay   (rat. 1992)
                                              DUE TO ABUSE OF SALARY INCREASES OF CONGRESS
                                               (conflict of interest -  In other words, Senators & Representatives must
                                              survive the election process before a raise in salary can take effect)

          And now...... May we present to you...

THOMAS PAINE (1737 - 1809)  72 yrs  (wikipedia)

He was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist,

and revolutionary. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored

(while imprisoned for his beliefs) the two most influential pamphlets at the start of

the American Revolution and inspired the patriots in 1776 to declare independence

from Great Britain.


His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era ideals of transnational human rights


Paine has a claim to the title The Father of the American Revolution, which rests

on his pamphlets, especially "Common Sense", which crystallized sentiment for

independence in 1776.... and eventual formation of the US CONSTITUTION.


Most notable, and purposefully overlooked today.... 

     his statement - "In short, independence is the only bond that can tie and keep us together"

          ... is truthfully brilliant and all encompassing.     ("Common Sense" pg 31,3rd par)


His principles, in conjunction with a dutiful Christian respect for the Living GOD and humanity.... 

     makes it all work.
"Common Sense" - PDF file
A nice two-column comparison chart....   united States of America   vs  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...  (click)
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