Moments in American History - The Constitution · American Historical Society
A full reading of the US Constitution and its current amendments, along with commentary by historians. Coming into force in 1789, the Constitution lays down the three branches of the federal government, along with rights and responsibilities expanded on by amendments, and has influenced democratic government all around the world to the present day.
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...
... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested...
... in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist...
... of a Senate and House of Representatives...
The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the United States...
... shall be removed from office on impeachment for...
... treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors...
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion...
... or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...
... or the right of the people peaceably to assemble...
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...
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime...
... shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction...
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