The declaration of independence and the constitution of the united states are the two most important, and enduring documents in our nations history. Carry copies of the entire constitution as a handy foldable booklet, or refer to one article or amendment at a time. 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 we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to. From a patriotically illustrated bill of rights bookmark to a parchmentlook version of the constitution, you can easily reference the fundamental laws and governing documents of the united states of america. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation. A brief explanation of the constitution of the united states the constitution was adopted and signed by 39 of the 55 delegates to the constitutional convention in philadelphia, pennsylvania on september 17, 1787. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union.
And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present. Pdf the constitution of the united states of america. Preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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 article i article 1 legislative. The constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government. The preamble outlines the constitution s purpose and guiding principles. The volume has been published as a bound edition every ten years, with cumulative updates issued in the intervening years biannually as inserts that address new constitutional case. The constitutions of california and the united states with. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with. Preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic.
Their initial experiment with selfgovernment, the articles of confederation, created a governmental system in which. The constitution of the united states the signing of the constitution took place on september 17, 1787, at the pennsylvania state house now called independence hall in philadelphia. The constitution of the united states as a printable pdf file. Mar 16, 2020 the constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. The constitution of the united states confers full power on the federal government to maintain and perpetuate its existance existence, and whensoever any portion of the states, or people thereof attempt to secede from the federal union, or forcibly resist the execution of its laws, the federal government may, by warrant of the constitution. The constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the.
This constitution, and the laws of the united states. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. The senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. The constitution of the united states is the supreme law of the united states of america. The constitution of the united states of america see explanation preamble we the people see explanation article i the legislative branch see explanation section 1. As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i.
Amendments on september 25, 1789, congress transmitted to the state legislatures twelve proposed united states amendments of which the first two dealt with congressional representation and congressional pay. It has been hailed as the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man. The eighteenth article of amendment to the constitution of the united states is hereby repealed. The main characters of this history, non fiction story are. Legislative power vested see explanation section 2.
As revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. An economic interpretation of the constitution of the. The constitution of the united states national archives. Preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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. The constitution for the united states of america contains seven 7 articles. Resources guide explore the links in the text of the constitution below to discover a variety of relevant, classroom ready, lessons and activities from the bill of rights institute. Numbers three through twelve were adopted by the states to become the bill of rights in 1791. Constitution of the united states of america17871 we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and estab. It has been said that the declaration of independence was the promise. The following text is a transcription of the constitution as it was inscribed by jacob shallus on parchment the document on display in the rotunda at the national archives museum. When the president of the united states is tried, the chief justice shall preside.
Oath of enlistment, do solemnly swear or affirm that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Gpo provides access to constitution annotated editions and supplements from 1992 forward. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database. Grant was appointed general of the army, the first person to hold that rank. Its first three articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for. Section 2 the transportation or importation into any state, territory, or possession of the united states for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited. The united states constitution university of phoenix. 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. The united states constitution for kids introduction following the war of independence with great britain, the former colonies began to consider the best way to govern their newly created and uni. The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the united states. I do solemnly swear or affirm that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the united states.
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the united states under this constitution, as under the confederation. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 30 pages and is available in paperback format. House of representatives see explanation section 3. A guiding question for each lesson is included below each section. Faq topics forums documents timeline kids vermont constitution map citation. The constitution of the united states constituting america.
He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows. Constitution is the landmark legal document of the united states. The annenberg guide to the united states constitution. To establish justice for each person equally, regardless of age, race, country of origin, gender, economic status, religion, or sexual. President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the united states, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of congress, or as an officer of the united states, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the constitution of the united states, shall. Constitution helps children of grade 3 through grade 8 in learning the frequently used terms with the constitutional vocabulary, comprehend the seven basic principles, preamble, bill of rights, amendments 11 through 27, figure out the functions of three branches of the government, understand the system of checks and balances. An economic interpretation of the constitution of the united. Analysis and interpretation popularly known as the constitution annotated contains legal analysis and interpretation of the united states constitution, based primarily on supreme court case law the constitution of the united states of america, s. Constitution of the united states of america1787 page ii 4this clause has been affected by clause 2 of amendment xviii. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. The constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. Constitution of the united states of america bill of rights.
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