Constitution, along with links to articles on each, is provided in the table. Constitution of the united states of america amendments. The constitution of the united states of america us department of. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a. The constitution of the united states of america, s. Accord ingly the court consulted the state journals to determine the dates. United states, the course and evolution this nation has undergone. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of. The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the constitution in their original form. From a patriotically illustrated bill of rights bookmark to a parchmentlook version of the constitution, you can easily reference the fundamental laws and governing documents of the united states of america. 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. Constitution of the united states of america constitution of the united states of america amendments to the u. Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and press, and the right to assemble peaceably and petition the government for redress of grievances to ask it to fix something that its responsible for.
Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america, in congress assembled, two thirds of both houses concurring, that the following articles be proposed to the legislatures of the several states, as amendments to the constitution of the united states, all, or any of which articles, when ratified by three fourths. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the united states including former slavesand guaranteed all citizens. It sets up a federal system by dividing powers between the national and state. Carry copies of the entire constitution as a handy foldable booklet, or refer to one article or amendment at a time. Constitution of the united states of america constitution of the united states of america. The constitution consists of a preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. Articles in addition to, and amendment of the constitution of the united states of america, proposed by congress, and ratified by the legislatures of the.
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