The constitution of the united states of america, with all. The constitution of the united states of america, s. 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 several states, pursuant to the fifth article of the original constitution. The constitution consists of a preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. Constitution of the united states of america, proposed by congress, and ratified by the legislatures of the. 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. 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.
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. The constitution of the united states of america us department of. Constitution of the united states of america constitution of the united states of america amendments to the u. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with amendments. List of amendments to the united states constitution. The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the constitution in their original form.
United states, the course and evolution this nation has undergone. Constitution of the united states of america constitution of the united states of america. Thirtythree amendments to the united states constitution have been proposed by the united states congress and sent to the states for ratification since the constitution was put into operation on march 4, 1789. United states of america are collected in this easytoread volume, which includes the constitution of the united states of america, with all of the amendments.
Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. It sets up a federal system by dividing powers between the national and state. The constitution of the united states of america is the supreme law of the united states. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the united states including former slavesand guaranteed all citizens. Carry copies of the entire constitution as a handy foldable booklet, or refer to one article or amendment at a time. The constitution of the united states 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. 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, along with links to articles on each, is provided in the table.
The constitution of the united states national archives. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a sen. Accord ingly the court consulted the state journals to determine the dates. 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.
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