THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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 I · The Legislative Branch
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Article II · The Executive Branch
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Article III · The Judicial Branch
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Article IV · State relationships, Provisions of Union.
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Article V · Amendments to the Constitution
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Article VI · Regarding Debts, Federal supremacy, Oath of Office
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Article VII · Ratification of this Constitution
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Amendment I · No Religious establishment; Freedom of speech, of the press; Right to petition
Amendment II · Right to keep and bear arms
Amendment III · Limiting quartering of soldiers
Amendment IV · Limiting search and seasure
Amendment V · Concerning prosecution; Trial and punishment; Compensation for private property
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
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Amendment VI · Right to a speedy trial; Witnesses, etc.; Right to council
Amendment VII · Right of trial by jury
Amendment VIII · Excessive bail, fines, Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited
Amendment IX · Rule of construction of Constitution
Amendment X · Powers reserved for States, and for the People
Amendment XI · Certain limits on judicial power
Amendment XII · Choosing the President and Vice President.
Amendment XIII · Slavery Abolished.
Amendment XIV · Rights of Citizenship shall not be abridged.
Amendment XV · Race no bar to voting rights.
Amendment XVI · Income taxes authorized.
Amendment XVII · Senators to be elected by popular vote.
Amendment XVIII · Prohibition of Liquor.
Amendment XIX · Woman's right to vote.
Amendment XX · Terms of office: President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives.
Amendment XXI · Repeal of Liquor Prohibition.
Amendment XXII · Limiting Presidential term of office.
Amendment XXIII · Presidential vote for District of Columbia.
Amendment XXIV · No poll tax in federal elections.
Amendment XXV · Succession in case of disability of the President.
Amendment XXVI · Voting age lowered to 18 years.
Amendment XXVII · Congressional pay raises.
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