Constitution of the United States

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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 to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Constitution of the United States

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Forming a government American politics

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Constitution of the United States

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Political literature

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English

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1787 1780s 18th century

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The United States Constitution. Preamble.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, preamble.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Bill of Rights

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Second Amendment Gun rights

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Political literature

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English

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1789 1780s 18th century

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American Revolutionary Period

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United States Constitution. Amend. 2.

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 2.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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First Amendment Freedom of speech and expression Freedom of religion

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Bill of Rights Constitution of the United States

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Political literature

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English

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1789 1780s 18th century

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American Revolutionary Period

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United States Constitution. Amend. 1.

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 1.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged... On account of race, color, or previous condition or servitude.

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Fifteenth Amendment Voting rights Civil Rights Amendments

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Constitution of the United States

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Political literature

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English

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1870 1870s 19th century

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The United States Constitution. Amend. 15, sec. 1.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 15, sec. 1.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged... On account of sex.

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Nineteenth Amendment Voting rights Women's rights Civil Rights Amendments

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English

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1920 1920s 20th century

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The United States Constitution. Amend. 19, sec. 1.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 19, sec. 1.

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

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Thirteenth Amendment Civil Rights Amendments Bill of Rights

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Constitution of the United States

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Legal writing

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English

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1865 1860s 19th century

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The Constitution of the United States. Amend. 13, sect. 1.

The right of trial by jury shall be preserved.

Bill of Rights

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Seventh Amendment Jury system Criminal justice system

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Political literature

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English

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1789 1780s 18th century

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United States Constitution. Amend. 7.

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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Eighth Amendment Cruel and unusual punishment Criminal justice system

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English

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1789 1780s 18th century

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American Revolutionary Period

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United States Constitution. Amend. 8.

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The right of the people to be secure...against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.

Bill of Rights

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Fourth Amendment Criminal justice system

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1789 1780s 18th century

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United States Constitution. Amend. 4.

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This Constitution, and the laws of the United States, which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the Supreme Law of the land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any thing in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.

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Federalism

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The United States Constitution. Art. 6, sec. 2.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, art. 6, sec. 2.

Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

Bill of Rights

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Fifth Amendment Due process Criminal justice system

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1789 1780s 18th century

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United States Constitution. Amend. 5.

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 5.

Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons.

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Slavery

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Constitution of the United States

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English

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1787 1780s 18th century

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American Revolutionary Period

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The United States Constitution. Art. 1, sec. 2.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, art. 1, sec. 2.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.

Bill of Rights

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Sixth Amendment Jury system Criminal justice system

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United States Constitution. Amend. 6.

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 6.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall...abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

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Fourteenth Amendment Civil rights Civil Rights Amendments

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United States Constitution. Amend. 14.

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The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Impeachment

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The United States Constitution. Art. 2, sec. 4.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, art. 2, sec. 4.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

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Treason

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The United States Constitution. Art. 3, sec. 3.

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"The Constitution of the United States." The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Racehorse, 2016, art. 3, sec. 3.