Bill of Rights by James Madison
Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of this nation. In this beautiful gift edition, the text of the Bill of Rights is set alongside a history of the amendments, thus placing the document in its historical context.
George Mason has been senior pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church since August 1989. At Wilshire, he birthed and directs the pastoral residency program that has become a model for other congregations nationwide. He earned a bachelor of business administration degree in 1978 from the University of Miami (Florida), where he was a quarterback on the football team. He also holds M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781557091512 |
| ISBN 10 | 155709151X |
| Title | Bill of Rights |
| Author | James Madison |
| Series | Books Of American Wisdom |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Applewood Books |
| Year published | 2008-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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