United States Constitution

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Preamble

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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 prosperity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of America.

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bill or rights

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the first ten amendments adopted in 1791

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amendment 1

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof:

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amendment 2

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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.

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amendment 3

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No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in a time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law

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amendment 4

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the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated

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amendment 5

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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime

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amendment 6

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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial

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amendment 7

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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved

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amendment 8

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

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amendment 9

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the enumeration in the constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

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amendment 10

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The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people