Summary

Constitution of the United States of America, including amendments 1-27.

The Constitution of the United States of America came into force in 1789. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution were ratified December 15, 1791, and make up what is commonly referred to as the “US Bill of Rights.” Amendments 11-27 were enacted over the ensuing decades.

Contents

• Preamble
• Article I - The Legislative Branch
• Article II - The Executive Branch
• Article III - The Judicial Branch
• Article IV - The States
• Article V - Amendment
• Article VI - Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
• Article VII - Ratification
• Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
• Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms
• Amendment 3 - Quartering of Soldiers
• Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure
• Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
• Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
• Amendment 7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
• Amendment 8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment
• Amendment 9 - Construction of Constitution
• Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People
• Amendment 11 - Judicial Limits
• Amendment 12 - Choosing the President, Vice
• Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished
• Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights
• Amendment 15 - Race No Bar to Vote
• Amendment 16 - Status of Income Tax Clarified
• Amendment 17 - Senators Elected by Popular Vote
• Amendment 18 - Liquor Abolished
• Amendment 19 - Women's Suffrage
• Amendment 20 - Presidential, Congressional Terms
• Amendment 21 - Amendment 18 Repealed
• Amendment 22 - Presidential Term Limits
• Amendment 23 - Presidential Vote for District of Columbia
• Amendment 24 - Poll Tax Barred
• Amendment 25 - Presidential Disability and Succession
• Amendment 26 - Voting Age Set to 18 Years
• Amendment 27 - Limiting Congressional Pay Increases

Source: National Constitution Center (Document Source)

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