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    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

    defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty toourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the

    United States of America.

    Article 1- Legislative Branch

    Lists rules for forming and running Congress, the law-making branch of

    government. Divides Congress into two houses, the Senate and the House of

    Representatives, and sets out the duties of each house. Lists the powers of the

    federal government.

    Article 2- Executive Branch

    Calls for a President to carry out the nations laws. Describes procedures for

    electing the President and lists the President's powers.

    Article 3- Judicial Branch

    Establishes a Supreme Court. Defines, and sets out laws for dealing with treason

    against the United States.

    Article 4- Provisions for the StatesForbids any state from treating a citizen of another state differently from its own

    citizens. Gives Congress the power to admit new states to the union.

    Article 5- Amendment Process

    Lists steps for amending the Constitution. Changes must be approved by 3/4 of the

    states to become law.

    Article 6- Constitutional Supremacy

    Makes the new Constitution the supreme law of the land, and requires all federaland state officials to support it by oath.

    Article 7- Ratification

    Establishes that if at least 9 states ratify this Constitution, it is considered the

    law of the land.

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    Amendments to the Constitution

    1- Freedom of Religion, Speech, the Press, and of Assembly, and Petition

    2- Right to Keep and Bear Arms

    3- Quartering of Troops

    4- Protection Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

    5- Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property (Grand Jury, Double

    Jeopardy, Self-incrimination, Due Process)

    6- Rights of an Accused Person in Criminal Cases (Speedy and Public Trial,Impartial Jury of Peers, Informed of Accusation, Confront Witnesses, Compel

    Witnesses for Defense, Assistance of Counsel)

    7- Right to Jury Trial in Civil Suits

    8- Prohibition of Excessive Bail, Excessive Fines, and Cruel or Unusual Punishments

    9- People Retain Rights Not Enumerated in Constitution

    10- Rights Not Delegated Are Reserved to States or People

    11- Protection of State Sovereignty

    12- Election of President and Vice President

    13- Abolition of Slavery

    14- Protection of Citizenship Rights

    15- Suffrage for All Races

    16- Federal Income Tax

    17- Election of Senators by Popular Vote

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    18- Prohibition

    19- Womens Suffrage

    20- Presidential and Congressional Terms

    21- Repeal of Prohibition

    22- President Limited to Two Terms

    23- Presidential Electors for the District of Columbia

    24- Prohibition of Poll Tax

    25- Filling Vacancies in the Office of President or Vice President

    26- Suffrage for Eighteen-Year-Olds

    27- Changes in Salaries of Senators and Representatives