Project Gutenberg 2011-01-03 Public domain in the USA. 221 Wade, Martin J. (Martin Joseph) 1861 1931 Russell, William F. (William Fletcher) 1890 1956 Russell, William Fletcher Russell, W. (William) Meyerholz, Charles H. (Charles Henry) 1876 The Short Constitution "The Short Constitution" by Martin J. Wade and William F. Russell is an educational publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a straightforward guide to the Constitution of the United States, with a focus on explaining the personal rights and liberties enshrined within, particularly those in the Bill of Rights. The book aims to enlighten citizens, especially children, about their rights and responsibilities as part of American democracy and governance. The opening of the text sets a thoughtful tone, addressing the necessity for Americans to appreciate and understand how their Constitution safeguards life, liberty, and property. It highlights a pressing question in the hearts of many Americans: “What has America done for me and for my children?” The authors believe that to answer this question effectively, citizens must be educated about their constitutional rights and the significance of those rights in upholding justice and opportunity for all. The narrative introduces Judge Garland, who is invited to share knowledge about the Constitution, illustrating the importance of ensuring that citizens grasp the depth of their privileges and duties within a democratic society. Overall, the beginning underscores a commitment to fostering Americanism through education and engagement with the Constitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States. Constitution JK Text Category: History - American Category: Teaching & Education 720231 2025-08-14T08:28:19.698883 text/html 726948 2011-01-03T11:27:52 text/html 273176 2025-08-14T08:28:31.592781 application/epub+zip 281924 2025-08-14T08:28:23.238894 application/epub+zip 1352730 2011-01-03T11:28:28 application/pdf 270238 2025-08-14T08:28:21.719854 application/epub+zip 520563 2025-08-14T08:28:37.133804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483963 2025-08-14T08:28:30.593822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128042 2022-09-16T05:28:53.710431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516354 2025-08-14T08:28:18.291894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517316 2020-06-16T20:23:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 515913 2011-01-03T11:28:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 515910 2011-01-03T11:28:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26614 2025-08-14T08:28:37.352783 application/rdf+xml 524261 2011-01-03T11:28:28 application/prs.tei 12714 2025-08-14T08:28:22.294852 image/jpeg 3381 2025-08-14T08:28:22.003833 image/jpeg 171423 2020-06-16T20:23:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 171038 2011-01-03T11:28:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 189800 2011-01-03T11:27:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 392245 2011-01-03T11:28:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 169314 2011-01-03T11:28:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 171023 2011-01-03T11:28:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 260585 2025-08-14T08:28:19.738911 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia