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The Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence and The Bill of Rights: The U.S. Constitution, all the Amendments and other Essential ... Documents of the American History Full text
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The Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence and The Bill of Rights: The U.S. Constitution, all the Amendments and other Essential ... Documents of the American History Full text
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"We the people of the United States..."So begins one of the most famous documents in world history, the Constitution of the United States of America. First drafted in 1787 by the Founding Fathers—men like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington—the United States Constitution gives the framework for what became the United States government.Included in this collection are: • The Declaration of Independence• The complete text of the Constitution of the United States • The Bill of Rights and all subsequent Amendments• The Articles of Confederation
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Amendments to the Constitution
First Amendment — Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment — Right to Bear Arms
Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Third Amendment — Quartering of Soldiers
Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Fourth Amendment — Search and Seizure
Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment — Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self Incrimination, Due Process, Takings
Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights
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 l...
Table of contents
- The Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Amendments to the Constitution
- The Articles of Confederation