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| Bill of Rights: Amendment 1 Freedom of speech, religion, press and Assembly Amendment 2 Right to bear arms Amendment 3 Quartering of soldiers Amendment 4 Warrants and searches Amendment 5 Prosecution, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, and Imminent Domain. Amendment 6 Right to speedy trial and right to counsel Amendment 7 Right to trial by jury Amendment 8 Excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. Amendment 9 Existence of other rights for the people Amendment 10 State sovereignty End of Bill of Rights Read Bill of Rights on single page |
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The U.S. Constitution was approved by delegates to the Philadelphia Convention on September 27,
1787 and submitted to the Governors of the thirteen states. New Hampshire became the ninth state to
ratify the Constitution on June 21,1788. A resolution was approved by Congress on July 2, 1788 to
form the new government which began operations on March 4, 1789.
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land and serves as the governing contract between the
Federal Government, State Governments and citizens of the United States. The Constitution and The
Declaration of Independence make up the true Conservative Manifesto.
1787 and submitted to the Governors of the thirteen states. New Hampshire became the ninth state to
ratify the Constitution on June 21,1788. A resolution was approved by Congress on July 2, 1788 to
form the new government which began operations on March 4, 1789.
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land and serves as the governing contract between the
Federal Government, State Governments and citizens of the United States. The Constitution and The
Declaration of Independence make up the true Conservative Manifesto.
Illinois
Conservative Beacon
“Any act of the legislature repugnant to the Constitution is void.”
U.S. Supreme Court - 1803
Conservative Beacon
“Any act of the legislature repugnant to the Constitution is void.”
U.S. Supreme Court - 1803
Amendment 11 - Lawsuits against the states
Amendment 12 - Election of the Executive Branch
Amendment 13 - Prohibition of Slavery
Amendment 14 - Post-Civil War Amendment
Section 1: Citizenship Granted to Former Slaves
Section 2: Reapportionment of Representation and voting privileges
Section 3: Restrictions on former Confederate Officials
Section 4: Invalidation of Confederate States' debts
Section 5: Congressional enforcement Powers
Amendment 15 - Voting rights for former slaves
Amendment 16 - Income Tax Authorized
Amendment 17 - Direct Election of Senators
Amendment 18 - Prohibition of Alcohol Sales
Amendment 19 - Voting rights for women
Amendment 20 - "Lame Duck" session of Congress eliminated. Provision for inability to serve by President-Elect and Vice President
Elect
Amendment 21 - Repeal of Amendment 18
Amendment 22 - Limitation on Presidential terms
Amendment 23 - Voting rules for District of Columbia in national elections
Amendment 24 - Prohibition of Poll Taxes
Amendment 25 - Presidential Succession
Amendment 26 - Minimum voting age
Amendment 27 - Congressional compensation
Read Amendments 11 through 27 on single page
Amendment 12 - Election of the Executive Branch
Amendment 13 - Prohibition of Slavery
Amendment 14 - Post-Civil War Amendment
Section 1: Citizenship Granted to Former Slaves
Section 2: Reapportionment of Representation and voting privileges
Section 3: Restrictions on former Confederate Officials
Section 4: Invalidation of Confederate States' debts
Section 5: Congressional enforcement Powers
Amendment 15 - Voting rights for former slaves
Amendment 16 - Income Tax Authorized
Amendment 17 - Direct Election of Senators
Amendment 18 - Prohibition of Alcohol Sales
Amendment 19 - Voting rights for women
Amendment 20 - "Lame Duck" session of Congress eliminated. Provision for inability to serve by President-Elect and Vice President
Elect
Amendment 21 - Repeal of Amendment 18
Amendment 22 - Limitation on Presidential terms
Amendment 23 - Voting rules for District of Columbia in national elections
Amendment 24 - Prohibition of Poll Taxes
Amendment 25 - Presidential Succession
Amendment 26 - Minimum voting age
Amendment 27 - Congressional compensation
Read Amendments 11 through 27 on single page
| Constitution Preamble "We the People..." Article I: Legislative Branch Section 1: Congressional Power Section 2: House of Representatives Section 3: Senate Section 4: Election of Representatives and Senators Section 5: Congressional Policy Section 6: Compensation, Privileges and Restrictions Section 7: Bills, Voting, Vetoes Section 8: Enumerated Powers of Congress Section 9: Congressional Restrictions Section 10: Limits on State Powers Article II: Executive Branch Section 1: Executive Powers, Electoral College, Election of President and Vice President Section 2: Presidential Powers Section 3: Presidential Duties Section 4: Removal from Office Article III: Judicial Branch Section 1: Judicial Power, Judicial Tenure Section 2: Extent of Judicial Power Section 3: Definition and Penalty for Treason Article IV: Equality of States Section 1: Full Faith and Credit Section 2: Privileges, Immunities, Extradition Section 3: New States, Territories Section 4: Guarantee of Republicanism Article V: Procedure for Amending Constitution Article VI: Supremacy of the Constitution Article VII: Ratification Read Constitution on Single Page |
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