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The Constitution of the United States
Preamble
Article. I. – The Legislative Branch
- Section 1 – The Legislature
- Section 2 – The House
- Section 3 – The Senate
- Section 4 – Elections, Meetings
- Section 5 – Membership, Rules, Journals, Adjournment
- Section 6 – Compensation
- Section 7 – Revenue Bills, Legislative Process, Presidential Veto
- Section 8 – Powers of Congress
- Section 9 – Limits on Congress
- Section 10 – Powers prohibited of States
Article. II. – The Executive Branch
- Section 1 – The President
- Section 2 – Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments
- Section 3 – State of the Union, Convening Congress
- Section 4 – Disqualification
Article. III. – The Judicial Branch
- Section 1 – Judicial powers
- Section 2 – Trial by Jury, Original Jurisdiction, Jury Trials
- Section 3 – Treason
Article. IV. – The States
- Section 1 – Each State to Honor all others
- Section 2 – State citizens, Extradition
- Section 3 – New States
- Section 4 – Republican government
Article. V. – Amendment
Article. VI. – Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
Article. VII. – Ratification
The Amendments
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-President
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Amendment 21 – Amendment 18 Repealed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
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