Drafted in 1787, the United States Constitution has served as the foundation for our system of self-government. It's a living document that is constantly being examined and interpreted. Click on the graphic link below to download a printable version, or explore any of the Articles or Amendments of the Constitution. You can also order a pocket-sized edition of the U.S. Constitution.
| Preamble | |
| Article I | Legislative branch |
| Article II | Executive branch |
| Article III | Judicial branch |
| Article IV | The States |
| Article V | Amendments |
| Article VI | Legal Status of the Constitution |
| Article VII | Ratification |
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| Bill of Rights (Amendments I-X) | |
| Amendment I | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly |
| Amendment II | Right to bear arms |
| Amendment III | Quartering of solidiers |
| Amendment IV | Search and seizure |
| Amendment V | Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination |
| Amendment VI | Criminal prosecutions: trial by jury, right to counsel |
| Amendment VII | Civil suits: right to trial |
| Amendment VIII | Cruel and unusual punishment; excessive bails/fines |
| Amendment IX | Non-enumerated rights |
| Amendment X | Powers reserved to States |
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| Amendment XI | Suits against a State |
| Amendment XII | Election of the President |
| Amendment XIII | Abolition of Slavery |
| Amendment XIV | Due process, equal protection |
| Amendment XV | Right to vote not denied by race |
| Amendment XVI | Income tax |
| Amendment XVII | Election of Senators |
| Amendment XVIII | Prohibition |
| Amendment XIX | Right to vote not denied by sex |
| Amendment XX | Terms of President, Vice President |
| Amendment XXI | Repeal of Prohibition, 18th Amendment |
| Amendment XXII | Limit of presidential terms |
| Amendment XXIII | Presidential vote in District of Columbia |
| Amendment XXIV | Poll tax |
| Amendment XXV | Presidential succession |
| Amendment XXVI | Right to vote extended to 18-year-olds |
| Amendment XXVII | Congressional Pay |
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